Ask Our Team
"What’s best to use if we want to bring a low BG up quickly? We use glucose tablets and they work well. What other option do you suggest?"
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Gary Scheiner says
The reason glucose tablets and gels work so well is that they contain DEXTROSE, the same stuff given by IV when somebody is unconscious from a low. Dextrose is glucose in its purest form (2 glucose molecules linked together), and thus raises blood sugar the fastest.
Many candies are made with mostly dextrose, and will also work very quickly. These include Smarties (called Rockets in Canada), Sweet Tarts, Nerds, Runts, Spree, Bottlecaps, and a bunch of others. Many are branded under the name “Wonka” candies. Just check the ingredient list: if dextrose is the first thing listed, it should be a winner!
