ketone
a chemical produced when there is a shortage of insulin in the blood and the body breaks down body fat for energy. High Read more»
ketonuria
(key-toe-NUH-ree-ah): a condition occurring when ketones are present in the urine , a warning sign of diabetic ketoacidosis .
ketosis
(ke-TOE-sis): a ketone buildup in the body that may lead to diabetic ketoacidosis . Signs of ketosis are nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain.
kidney disease
Common name for 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 Read more»
kidneys
the two bean-shaped organs that filter wastes from the blood and form urine . The kidneys are located near the middle of the Read more»
Kussmaul breathing
(KOOS-mall): the rapid, deep, and labored breathing of people who have diabetic ketoacidosis.
