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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