Ketosis vs. ketoacidosis Symptoms of ketoacidosis Symptoms of ketosisSeeing a doctor Treating ketoacidosis Preventing ketoacidosis Summary Ketosis and ketoacidosis both involve the production of ketones in the body. However, while ketosis is generally safe, ketoacidosis can be life-threatening. Nutritional ketosis occurs when the body starts burning fat instead of glucose. Inducing ketosis is the aim...