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What is Ketoacidosis?

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a serious health condition that can be caused by insufficient insulin, not enough food, or high blood sugar levels, which all can lead to a moderate or large amounts of ketones (ADA). Ketones are produced when your cells start to use fat for energy when there isn’t enough insulin to break down glucose....

How to measure your blood ketone levels

The most effective way to check your blood ketone level is with a blood ketone monitoring meter. Using a blood ketone meter can be useful in comparing your blood ketone levels before and after food intake/physical activity, and managing health conditions like diabetic ketoacidosis.