sweat smelling like vinegar

Question
I noticed that when i take off my shoes after a day at work my sweat smells like vinegar, also in all other areas! i can leave you to guess where else, i've been diabetic for 10 years now type 1, everything is good with me i have always kept a strict control on it, i was wondering if this had something to do with my body being more acidic? and if there is anything i can do to even it out?

Answer
Hello Joel!

  Thank you for your nutrition question.  In a diabetic person, when fatty acids are broken down to form acetyl-CoA, a key compound in the generation of energy from oxygen, a side-reaction occurs in liver mitochondria that leads to the formation of acetoacetate. In turn, acetoacetate can undergo a variety of reactions. One of these involves the breakdown of acetoacetate to give carbon dioxide and acetone. Acetone cannot be used by the cell and therefore builds up in the blood. As acetone is relatively volatile, some of this compound is expelled through the skin to give off an acid odor.  The best ways to treat this are balancing blood sugars and showering daily at least two times a day.

For more answers to your nutrition questions check out "Ask the Nutritionists" by George Rapitis at www.authorhouse.com or your favorite bookstore.

-George Rapitis, Bsc. Nutritionist
www.juiceblend.com

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