R Hanas, CWD 2003
Ketone bodies increase when there is a lack of insulin
Liver cell
Fatty
acids
Blood vessel
Mitochondrion
Fatty acyl CoA
Acetoacetate
Acetoacetate
Ketones
  +++
Fruity breath (Kussmaul breathing)
Beta-hydroxybutyrate
Beta-hydroxybutyrate

Low insulin
Acetone
Acetone