High concentrations of ketone bodies in the blood.
Abnormally high concentrations in the blood or tissues of organic compounds called ketone bodies: beta-hydroxybutyric acid, ace-to acidic acid, and acetone. It is sometimes called ketosis. The condition is frequently associated with diabetes mellitus.
Acidosis found in diabetics and associated with increased production of ketone bodies from incomplete metabolism of fats.
An accumulation of ketone bodies in tissue in diabetes, causing acidosis.
A result of unchecked diabetes mellitus, in which the body begins to break down its stores of fat, releasing acids (ketones) into the blood. The resulting ketoacidosis can lead to diabetic coma and death if not reversed.
Acidosis with an accumulation of ketone bodies, occurring primarily as a complication of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus. It is characterized by a fruity breath odor, nausea and vomiting, shortness of breath, mental confusion, and, if untreated, coma (diabetic coma). Treatment includes the administration of insulin and fluids and the correction of electrolyte imbalance.
A serious condition found mainly in persons who have poorly controlled diabetes mellitus. Ketoacidosis occurs when there is a build-up of fatty acids (ketone bodies) in blood that are not properly metabolized due to an excess of blood sugar. Symptoms include lack of appetite, nausea, vomiting, and if allowed to continue untreated, coma and death.
An emergency medical condition usually occurring in people with type 1 diabetes but that can also occur in people with type 2 diabetes. It Starts when the blood sugar level becomes too elevated. As glucose accumulates in the blood, the cells become less able to utilize it. These cells begin to use stored fat for energy, causing the production and release of acids called ketone bodies. Glucose and ketones accumulate in the blood, making it more acidic.
Acidosis due to an excess of ketone bodies. It occurs in individuals who do not produce adequate insulin to sustain normal fat metabolism.
An atypical metabolic disorder wherein the body lacks the ability to properly regulate the generation of ketone bodies, causing a decrease in blood pH levels.