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Impact upon pH. Both acetoacetic acid and beta-hydroxybutyric acid are acidic, and, if levels of these ketone bodies are too high, the pH of the blood drops, resulting in ketoacidosis, a complication of untreated Type I diabetes, and sometimes in end stage Type II (see diabetic ketoacidosis).
Highlights. 1  Ketone bodies are acids made when your body begins using fat instead of carbohydrates for energy. 2  A urine test is the recommended way to test for ketones. However, a blood test can also be used. 3  High levels of ketones are toxic to the body. The condition is called ketoacidosis.