Dialysis is a treatment used for patients who no longer have functioning kidneys. The dialysis machine uses ultrafiltration with a semi-permeable membrane to perform the functions of the kidneys. After dialysis, patients sometimes experience periods of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Which of the following is an explanation for this post-treatment condition?

a. Dialysis takes a long time and patients need a break to eat.
b. Without kidneys, their bodies cannot retain sugar in their blood.
c. During dialysis, there is loss of glucose due to diffusion.
d. Dialysis causes their insulin levels to rise.


c. During dialysis, there is loss of glucose due to diffusion.

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