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Ketoacidosis: See diabetic ketoacidosis.
Ketone: A chemical produced when there is
a shortage of insulin in the blood and the body
breaks down body fat for energy. High levels of
ketones can lead to diabetic ketoacidosis and coma.
Sometimes referred to as ketone bodies.
Ketonuria: A condition occurring when ketones
are present in the urine, a warning sign of diabetic
ketoacidosis.
Ketosis: A ketone buildup in the body that
may lead to diabetic ketoacidosis. Signs of ketosis
are nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain.
Kidneys: Twin organs found in the lower part
of the back. The kidneys purify the blood of all
waste and harmful material. They also control the
level of some helpful chemical substances in the
blood.
Kidney disease: See nephropathy.
Kidney failure: A chronic condition in which
the body retains fluid and harmful wastes build
up because the kidneys no longer work properly.
A person with kidney failure needs dialysis or a
kidney transplant. Also called end-stage renal disease
or ESRD.
Kidneys: The two bean-shaped organs that
filter wastes from the blood and form urine. The
kidneys are located near the middle of the back.
They send urine to the bladder.
Kussmaul breathing: The rapid, deep, and
labored breathing of people who have diabetic ketoacidosis.
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