About Diabetic Emergencies
A diabetic emergency is when the amount of glucose in the blood and the amount of glucose in the cells are uneven. The body then goes through osmosis meaning water is added/taken away from the cell. Once the diabetic either has too much water in the cells or not enough, they become either hypoglycemic or hyperglycemic. To learn more about osmosis and isotonic, hypertonic,and hypotonic solutions click the here. A diagram showing the process of osmosis is shown below.
Quick Overview on Isotonic, Hypertonic, and Hypotonic Solutions
An isotonic solution is when the solution has the same solute density as the cell. A hypertonic solution is when the solution has a higher solute density than the cell. Finally, a hypotonic solution is when the solution has a lower solute density than the cell. A process known as osmosis works to make the cell and solution have the same solute density. A table describing all three types of solutions is shown to the right. During osmosis water moves from high solute densities to low solute densities. To learn more about osmosis and isotonic, hypertonic,and hypotonic solutions click the here.
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