A human cell model is displayed by Bernadine Holland to explain ketoacidosis to Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora Thursday, April 21, at Oak Street restaurant in North Aurora. Holland is a diabetes education specialist at University of Chicago Kovler Diabetes Center. Holland said ketoacidosis is a serious diabetes complication where the body produces excess blood acids, called ketones, due to lack of insulin. To replace fluids and electrolytes, and provide insulin, hospital therapy may be needed.Al Benson/The Voice
