Insulin is released from beta cells. Poisonous acids produced in the body when fat instead of glucose is burned for energy. Breakdown of fat can occur when not enough insulin is available to get sugar into body cells or when there are too many stress hormones. Ketones can be detected in the urine and on the breath where they produce a sweet, fruity smell. A serious condition caused by buildup of lactic acid in the blood.
Lactic acid is a byproduct of glucose metabolism.
If it occurs, lactic acidosis can be fatal in up to half of cases. In diabetes, lactic acidosis may contribute to and lead to the accumulation of ketones. It is a common complication associated with diabetic retinopathy. A skin condition usually on the lower part of the legs, consisting of raised, yellow, and waxy looking lesions, often with a purple border. A comma-shaped gland located in the back of the abdomen behind the stomach.