One serving of Skittles has 250 calories, including 2 1/2 grams of fat and 46 grams of sugar. The flavors of Skittles available are original, sour, wild berry, tropical, desserts and dark side.Skittles was created by a British company and was first available in 1974.
Potassium is a mineral your body uses as an electrolyte, which means it carries an electrical charge. Potassium and other electrolytes--including sodium, phosphate, calcium and chlorine--are present in your blood and other bodily fluids. Your kidneys excrete these minerals from your body to maintain the correct balance.
Hyperglycemia, osmotic diuresis, serum hyperosmolarity, and metabolic acidosis result in severe electrolyte disturbances. The most characteristic disturbance is total body potassium loss. Total body potassium loss is usually present despite normal or high serum potassium levels. Potassium levels may appear to be high due to the transcellular shift of potassium out of cells. This is not due to ketoacidosis directly but rather is due to insulin deficiency and hyperosmolality.