HealthAugust 26, 2026

ketoacidosis

KEE-toh-ass-ih-DOH-sis

Definition

A dangerous complication of diabetes that occurs when the body produces high levels of blood acids called ketones due to a lack of insulin.

Etymology

The word is a medical compound derived from 'ketone' (from the German 'Keton') and 'acidosis' (from the Latin 'acidus' meaning sour, combined with the suffix '-osis' indicating a diseased or abnormal condition).

In the news

The article discusses how the new Libre Duo 10 Day sensor helps detect rising ketones, which serves as a critical early warning to prevent the development of diabetic ketoacidosis.

Abbott receives FDA authorization for world's first dual glucose-ketone sensing technology for people with diabetes

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