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Any other good sugar tablets besides glucose?
I deal with hypoglycemia (not diabetes) and I'm wondering if any of you use sugar tablets besides glucose? In fact, I'm wondering if there are any tablets or things you can "pop" in your mouth to help with blood sugar levels. I don't need (not yet anyway) to take insulin and times at work or throughout my day- it can be difficult to eat an apple or a nutrition bar to manage my blood sugar level. I'm wondering if anything else out there than glucose tabs? All postings welcome. Thanks.
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I believe that if your blood sugar is too low, having candies in hand is helpful. Of course, juice is also very good to shoot up your blood sugar quickly. Eat frequent small meals can keep your blood sugar balanced. Good luck!
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2 ReactionsI am diabetic and periodically use lifesavers. Eat 5 real quick
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2 ReactionsI'm in the same hypoglycemic boat and agree that it can be very difficult/inconvenient to eat at work or school... For me, PB&J's are a good staple. They're quick to eat and pack some protein in with carbs/fiber. I also like packing instant breakfast or a protein shake (in a coffee mug) for those days when it's difficult to fit in snack breaks. That way, I can drink my shake whenever I need a boost. Hope these ideas help! 🙂
I drink (American) full sugar coke -- was told only 1/4 cup but I've had to drink more. Fast working. Also there are versions of powdered glucose in the far east. Work really well and taste better. Don't know where to locate them here.
There are Gel Packs of Glucose if you’re looking for faster acting Glucose options or just easier to eat than 4 giant chalk tablets. A simple Google Search of Glucose Gel Packs so bring up many products.
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1 Reaction@katzee historical trivia: Lifesavers were originally designed and named for this purpose (treating hypoglycemia).
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1 ReactionI have had problems with low blood sugar since childhood. The only solution my mother had was to eat whenever I feel my blood sugar is low. Now I am 63 and my blood sugar is low (40's - 50's all day. When I eat it goes up to 80's, 90's 120... The highest reading I ever had was 124. But after these spikes I am back down to 40's and 50's within an hour. MRI ruled out insulinoma. Next the doctor wants me to take a mixed meal tolerance test. I read that patient eats a specific food for which they have calibrated expected blood sugar readings. They wait for the blood sugar to go down and draw blood every 30 minutes. It's described as taking 4 - 5 hours. I am wondering how many times I will crash, then treat, then crash again before they reach a conclusion. This is better than her previous idea which was to eat a very low carb diet, high in fat. The only difference I saw was more episodes of 40 and LOW on my CGM. These high calorie high fat foods did not steady my blood sugar and I worried that since I am already obese, and have blood sugar crashes when I exercise that these unhealthy foods increase my risk of stroke or heart attack. Can anybody share an experience with this mixed meal tolerance test?
I have a bad time with low glucose at night. And I don't like glucose tablets - and they don't do a great job of getting my blood sugar back up quickly. My trick is to drink a Koolaid Jammer - it's basically pure sugar water and works quickly and I like the taste (and unlike juice, it keeps indefinitely). Good luck. I hope you find something that works for you.