Is a urine ketone level of 2+ in diabetes very serious?
Disease description:
During my physical exam today, the doctor said my urine test showed 2+ for diabetic ketones. A colleague mentioned this condition is relatively serious. Is 2+ for diabetic ketones a severe finding?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Pan Yongyuan
A ++ result for diabetic ketones is generally considered quite serious. Normally, healthy individuals do not have ketones in their body; the more plus signs there are, the more severe the condition likely is. Ketones commonly appear in cases such as pregnancy-related vomiting, starvation, diabetes, and acute gastroenteritis. It is recommended that patients seek medical attention at a hospital and undergo further examinations, followed by targeted treatment based on the results.
