Guest guest Posted June 1, 2003 Report Share Posted June 1, 2003 this is from 10-01-1996; The Mosby Medical Encyclopedia ketosis /kitò'sis/, an abnormal accumulation of ketones in body tissues and fluid. This condition occurs in starvation, occasionally in pregnancy, and, most frequently, in diabetes mellitus. Symptoms are ketones in urine, loss of potassium in urine, and a fruity odor on the breath. Untreated, ketosis may progress to ketoacidosis, coma, and death. See al... (376 of 779 Characterssby's I do think this is probably more sangerous for pregnant or diabetics, but anyone that is borderline or could be diabetic could have a problem too. tammy d. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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