What Is Ketosis?

Differences Between Ketosis And Ketoacidosis

Symptoms of ketosis and ketoacidosis are similar, though they are very different in terms of triggers as well as effects on an individual's health. In broad terms, ketosis is considered safe. Contrary to this, ketoacidosis is a very serious condition involving very high levels of ketones in the bloodstream, which can cause result in death if not managed properly. Another thing is ketoacidosis happens to individuals who have diabetes or are diagnosed with infectious conditions such as sepsis and pneumonia.

Infections of the urine and respiratory tracts are thought to have been the primary triggers in diabetic ketoacidosis patients for a recent study. Other triggers identified included pregnancy and stress. Several non-infectious conditions have been named as triggers for ketoacidosis as well, including hypovolemia, pancreatitis, and arterial thrombosis. In addition, ketoacidosis is thought to be triggered by the misuse of some drugs.