What Are Ketones and Their Tests? | 合法醫療器材資訊網

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A ketone test can warn you of a serious diabetes[1] complication called diabetic ketoacidosis[2], or DKA.

An elevated level of this substance in your blood[3] can mean you have very high blood sugar[4]. Too many ketones can trigger DKA, which is a medical emergency.

Regular tests you take at home can spot when your ketone levels run too high. Then you can take insulin[5] to lower your blood sugar[6] level or get other treatments to prevent complications.

Everyone has them, whether you have diabetes[7] or not. Ketones are chemicals made in your liver[8].

You produce them when you dont have enough of the hormone insulin[9] in your body to turn sugar[10] (or “glucose”) into energy. You need another source, so your body uses fat instead.

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