Glucose Tabs - Benefits and Uses

Glucose tabs are small, fast-acting glucose supplements used by individuals with diabetes to raise their blood sugar levels quickly.

Glucose Tabs FAQ

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What is a glucose tab?

What Is Glucose? Glucose tabs are chewable tablets made of glucose (sugar). They are a quick and practical option to increase low blood sugar levels ( hypoglycemia) in people with diabetes, which is usually defined as a blood glucose of less than 70 mg/dL.

What are glucose tablets?

Glucose tablets are a type of fast-acting oral treatment for low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia). Some people with diabetes are at risk of hypoglycemia when they use insulin with certain other medications. Glucose tablets can help manage a potentially dangerous situation. Glucose tablets are a form of fast-acting oral treatment for hypoglycemia.

What are glucose tabs & gels?

Today, there’s an array of options available, in different packaging and flavors. Glucose tabs and gels are meant to be taken when someone is having a low blood sugar (less than 80 mg/dL). Doctors typically recommend eating 15 grams of fast-acting carbohydrates, and these tabs and gels are packaged accordingly.