Your body typically uses glucose, or sugar, as its main source of energy. When cells don’t get the glucose they need, the body begins to use fat instead. Burning fat produces ketones, a type of acid ...

High levels of ketones in urine, or ketonuria, is usually a sign of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). The body produces ketones when it burns fat for fuel. DKA is a severe complication of diabetes that can ...

Urine tests can be used to detect and monitor glucose levels and ketone levels in people with diabetes. Diabetes is a metabolic disease that’s characterized by high blood sugar levels. This can be due ...

You may have higher than normal ketone levels during exercise, fasting, or sleep. High ketone levels can be dangerous, especially if you have diabetes. You can test your ketone levels at home with ...