Alcoholic ketoacidosis (AKA) is the buildup of ketones (type of acid that forms when the body breaks down fat for energy) in the blood due to heavy alcohol use. It was first diagnosed about 40 years ...

Diabetic and alcoholic ketoacidosis are critical metabolic disturbances that can lead to fatal outcomes, with distinct biochemical signatures that are paramount in forensic investigations. Diabetic ...

There was a time when doctors told people with type 1 diabetes they couldn’t drink alcohol — along with a sizeable list of other diabetes “don’ts.” Thankfully, times have changed, and alcoholic ...

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Ketosis and ketoacidosis both involve the production of ketones in the body. However, while ketosis is generally safe for adults without health conditions, ketoacidosis can be life threatening.

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