DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently saw my doctor for some fatigue and lightheadedness, and my doctor ordered some tests. I'm concerned that the urine test showed trace positive for ketones, leukocyte esterase ...

Ketotic hyperglycemia is a condition where you have high blood sugars (usually 250 mg/dL or above) plus the presence of ketones in your blood and urine. People with type 1 diabetes are most likely to ...

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a complication of diabetes. It can occur when the body does not have enough insulin to use sugar as energy. Instead, it breaks down fat and produces ketones. This can ...

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Medically reviewed by Jamin Brahmbhatt, MD Key Takeaways Sweet-smelling urine can be an early sign of diabetes.Diabetic ...