New Delhi: The number of diabetes patients is increasing rapidly all over the world. Millions of people are falling prey to this disease. Blood sugar levels increase in people suffering from diabetes. It is important to keep it under control throughout life. Diabetes can occur at any age. People who are obese. High ketone levels in diabetic patients are a matter of concern. The level of ketones in the body increases when insulin starts decreasing gradually. Due to this, the problem of ketonuria increases in type-1 diabetes patients.
When our body uses fat and protein instead of carbohydrates for energy, a chemical called ketones is formed in the body. These ketones are excreted from the body through the toilet, but often in high amounts in the urine. This causes a serious condition called ketonuria. It can also lead to diabetic ketoacidosis.
What is ketonuria?
When ketones accumulate in the toilet, this condition is called ketonuria. Ketones are formed in the liver. It is of three types acetoacetate, hydroxybutyrate and acetone. The amount of ketones in the urine starts increasing which starts breaking down the body's energy backup i.e. fat and protein cells. Diabetes patients need to eliminate this problem. Due to which there is a deficiency of fat and protein in the body. Insulin decreases in this. Type-1 diabetes patients are at risk of developing ketonuria due to lack of insulin.
When does Kintos level increase?
Prolonged starvation, undereating, reducing the amount of fat, carbohydrates, starch and glucose in the body often leads to increased ketones in the urine, even during pregnancy or fasting. Uncontrolled diabetes can cause ketonuria. In type 1 diabetes, the body produces too little insulin. This causes the body to break down proteins and form ketones.
Symptoms of ketonuria
Symptoms may include thirst, nausea, dehydration, frequent urination, difficulty breathing, and dilated eyelids.
How to prevent ketonuria
Keep the blood sugar level in the body under control. People taking insulin should take insulin at the right time. One should avoid staying hungry for a long time. Always keep your blood sugar level under control.