Ketones level

[Nazish]

I am on keto diet. My ketone level is higher inbetween 8.0-10 mmol/l. I dont have diabetes. I just want to be sure if this is ok and not keto acidosis.

 

[helli]

We are not medically trained on this forum to give diagnosis.
If you do not have diabetes (the theme of this forum), you are not at risk of diabetic ketoacidosis but I see there are other types.

This is the first article I found when I Googled "non-diabetic ketoacidosis": https://www.diagnoxhealth.com/blog/are-you-in-nutritional-ketosis-or-ketoacidosis
As it is the first I came across, I do not know how reliable it is but it suggests a ketone level above 8 mmol/l is concerning and should be checked.

 

[Inka]

I am on keto diet. My ketone level is higher inbetween 8.0-10 mmol/l. I dont have diabetes. I just want to be sure if this is ok and not keto acidosis.

You’d need a doctor to tell you that. I suggest you consult one, especially if you feel unwell. The keto diet can cause ketoacidosis occasionally and, IMO, it’s simply not worth the risk when there are plenty of other diets @Nazish

Here’s an example of ketoacidosis in someone without diabetes:

Diet-induced Ketoacidosis in a Non-diabetic: A Case Report

Anion gap metabolic acidosis is a common disorder seen in the emergency department. The differential can include toxicological, renal, endocrine, infectious, and cardiogenic disorders. Ketosis, however, is one of the rarer causes of metabolic acidosis ...

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

And more info and reports here:

Non-diabetic ketoacidosis: a case series and literature review - PubMed

The genesis of ketone bodies by organisms is a protective mechanism. This metabolic process helps organisms to survive acute metabolic derangements in times of nutrient deficiency. When prolonged, ketogenesis leads to ketoacidosis, which is a potentially life-threatening metabolic disorder due...

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

 

[Lucyr]

I am on keto diet. My ketone level is higher inbetween 8.0-10 mmol/l. I dont have diabetes. I just want to be sure if this is ok and not keto acidosis.

The fastest way to reduce your ketones should be to eat more carbs

 

[Jodee]

If you search, Keto diet, keytones too high - AI generates symptoms one of the main symptoms fruity breathe + other symptoms, but it looks like you need to see a doc asap if your levels are too high, don't delay.