Ketosis vs. Ketoacidosis

I have had a few friends and family email me with concern of ketosis. I understand that with a diabetic patient a ketosis state can be very very dangerous. Because Quinn is not diabetic and his body does infact produc insulin we do not have to be afraid of ketoacidosis.

Here is an exerpt I have found to help clarify:

Dietary Ketosis and Ketoacidosis
Critics of low carbohydrate diets express concerns about the long-term health consequences of ketosis. The idea behind ketosis producing diets (typically very low-calorie diet programs) is to force the body to lose weight by burning body fat. Supporters of low carbohydrate eating plans claim that low-carbohydrate-diet induced ketosis is safe. They point out that dietary ketosis should not be confused with ketoacidosis, which is a life-threatening condition associated with untreated Type 1 Diabetes, caused by a lack of insulin. They argue that ketoacidosis doesn't occur in normal healthy individuals because the presence of insulin keeps ketone production in check so that only a mild, beneficial ketosis is achieved. Benefits of Ketosis Possible benefits of dietary ketosis include fast weight loss, decreased hunger and food cravings, and improved mood have been reported on ketosis inducing diets. Some of the health concerns with ketosis When the body starts using the alternative fuel fat, for its energy source it produces chemicals that have affects on many of the bodies organ systems. Some of the adverse side effects with circulating ketones include weakness, nausea, headache, confusion, dehydration and acetone-like smelling breath. The consequences could be serious for people with diabetes. Ketosis producing diets concerns are likely to revolve around the health risks associated with lack of vitamins and minerals caused by insufficient carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are a rich source of micro-nutrients and other nutrition, like fiber. How is Ketosis diagnosed? Ketosis can be diagnosed by a urine test, and confirmed with a blood test, which can also measure the blood acidity.