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Other Ways to Give. Checking for Ketones. Ketone is a chemical produced when there is a shortage of insulin in the blood and the body breaks down body fat for energy. Ketones in the urine is a sign that your body is using fat for energy instead of using glucose because not enough insulin is available to use glucose for energy. Ketones in the urine is more common in type 1 diabetes.
Causes of Ketones in the urine. This section discusses 17 medical conditions causing Ketones in the urine. A simple discussion of these causes with additional information is below. Causes of Ketones in the urine: The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Ketones in the urine. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms. Uncontrolled diabetes. Glycogen storage disease.