What does ketone body mean in urine test

Ketone body in urine test is the product of fat metabolism. When sugar metabolism in human body shows obstacle, it will accelerate the decomposition of fat. Due to incomplete oxidation, a large number of ketone bodies will be produced. After entering urine, ketone body content in urine will be increased. There are several factors that cause ketone body increase in urine test: 1. When obese people lose weight, they may eat less food containing sugar, lack sugar in the body, accelerate metabolism of fat in the body, and increase ketone body in urine; 2. Diabetic ketoacidosis causes abnormal glucose metabolism in the body, and a large amount of fat is decomposed, showing ketone body positive.