acetone breath in diabetics
Acetone breath refers to a specific smell resembling a fruity or nail polish-like odor that can be observed in individuals with diabetes. This odor arises due to the presence of increased levels of acetone, produced as a byproduct when the body breaks down fat for energy as a result of insufficient insulin.
Requires login.
Related Concepts (1)
Similar Concepts
- acetone breath
- acetone breath and alcohol consumption
- acetone breath and ketosis
- acetone breath and liver dysfunction
- acetone breath and low-carb diets
- acetone breath and oral hygiene
- acetone breath causes
- acetone breath in diabetes
- acetone breath in dietary fasting
- acetone breath in keto diet
- acetone breath in metabolic disorders
- acetone poisoning
- blood ketone testing
- breath ketone testing
- ketone testing for diabetes management