Signs And Symptoms of Diabetes Mellitus

Ketones In Urine

Ketones are chemicals produced when the blood does not have sufficient insulin and the body is breaking down fat for energy rather than glucose and thus, insulin. While sometimes ketones are nothing to worry about, they can still indicate diabetes, particularly type one. Individuals may wish to visit the primary doctor so they can be tested for ketones in their urine if they display other symptoms, such as constant fatigue, nausea, vomiting, confusion, fruity-smelling breath, and blood glucose above three hundred milligrams per deciliter. These additional signs can be indicating ketones are an issue for the patient.

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