What Are Glucose Tablets?
Glucose tablets are one way to manage the occasional bouts of hypoglycemia or low sugar levels that are most experienced by people who take insulin for Type II diabetes. These tablets are easily available in many drug stores and online, and they contain almost 100% glucose, which is the most efficient sugar to use when the body hits a low sugar period. Since glucose isn’t any form of controlled or dangerous substance, any more than table sugar or sucrose, people can buy a wide variety of glucose tablets without a prescription. Even if glucose tablets are widely available, it doesn’t necessarily mean people with diabetes should simply take any one they want. Complex formulas determine which strength tabs to take. People don’t want to accidentally jump from hypoglycemia to hyperglycemia and suddenly have high levels of blood sugar. To avoid this and to strive for better balance, it’s highly recommended that people follow doctor’s advice on the appropriate strength to take, and why signs
