Confused about alcoholic ketoacidosis risk after reading online stories
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Hello. Recently I read on the internet that a woman (Alice Burton Bradford) who ate very little died after consuming a small amount of alcohol, and that her friends said she definitely did not drink a lot, but that she had not eaten enough. I am aware that the internet does not provide all the information, but it still made me feel uneasy.
When I go out, I like to drink 3 to 4 cans of beer and it feels wonderful. However, I generally eat less, and in the past few months I have not been very regular or eating much due to obligations. Often I have eaten very little, but I still feel completely fine.
I have no known medical conditions and I do not drink often, only at concerts or live music events.
I am wondering whether there is a real risk for me. Sometimes I eat one meal a day, and sometimes a bit more. I am otherwise a slightly thinner person, but within normal limits.
I am also wondering under what circumstances alcoholic ketoacidosis occurs, and whether it is truly the result of reduced food intake and alcohol, or complete starvation lasting for several days. Everything I read online is unclear, and honestly I would like to hear your opinion.
Thank you in advance.