Hi Trish,
Ketoacidosis is a serious, sometimes deadly, problem that impacts 
several body systems and organs including the kidneys. However, while 
ketoacidosis is a far cry from dietary ketosis, the terms are sometimes 
used interchangeably. I`m confident that the article or book you are 
reading is confusing these terms. Here is one explanation from Gary 
Taubes (p319 of Good Calories Bad Calories):
``the ketone-body level in diabetic ketoacidosis typically exceeds 200 
milligrams per deciliter compared to the 5 milligrams per deciliter 
levels that are typically experienced after an overnight, 12 hour fast.``

I have once gotten as deeply into ketosis as 80 mg per dL but I usually 
hover between 15 and 40.

I hope that helps.
best wishes,
Ron


On 21/01/2011 10:21 PM, Trish Leon wrote:
> Hello:  I am currently reading about ketosis and diabetes. I am a T2 diabetic diagnosed 7 years ago. What I read says that ketosis is bad for diabetics because of the strain on kidneys.
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> Can anyone provide other evidence supporting ketosis while being diabetic?  I appreciate it!
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> Thank you!
>
> Trish
>