Low Blood Sugar Supplies
The following is a list of the different products that can be used to treat a low blood sugar and the amount of carbs they contain. Always follow your doctor’s advice regarding which product to use for your child and the amount your child needs to treat a low blood sugar.
Glucose tablets
| Product | Manufacturer | Carbs |
|---|---|---|
| Dex 4 Glucose Tablets | Can-Am Care | 4 grams per tablet |
| Fifty50 Glucose Tablets | Fifty50 Medical | 4 grams per tablet |
| Glucolift All Natural Glucose Tablets | Jungell | 4 grams per tablet |
| Glucose Tablets | Paddock Laboratories | 5 grams per tablet |
| Instant Glucose Tablets | Diabetes Assoc. of Greater Cleveland | 4 grams per tablet |
| Relief Plus Glucose Tablets | Exclusively at Kmart | 4 grams per tablet |
| Dex4 Glucose Bits | Can-Am Care | 1 gram per bit |
Glucose liquids or gels
| Product | Manufacturer | Carbs |
|---|---|---|
| Dex4 Liquid Blast | Can-Am Care | 15 grams per dose |
| Insta-Glucose | Medicool, Inc. | 24 grams per dose |
| Dex4 Glucose Gel | Can-Am Care | 15 grams per tube |
| Glucoburst Glucose Gel | PBM Products | 15 grams per packet |
| Glucopouch | GlucoBrands | 15 grams per tube |
| Glutose 15 | Paddock Laboratories | 15 grams per tube |
| Glutose 45 | Paddock Laboratories | 45 grams per tube |
| Insta-Glucose | Valeant Pharmaceuticals International | 24 grams per tube |
| Glucose Gel | Paddock Laboratories | 15 grams per dose |
| Cake frosting (small tube) | Several vendors | 3-4 grams per tube |
Candy
| Product | Manufacturer | Carbs |
|---|---|---|
| Lifesavers | NabiscoFoods | 2 grams per candy |
| Smarties | Ce De Candy, Inc. | 5 grams per dose |
| Spree | Sunline Brands (1 roll) | 13 grams per dose (8 pieces) |
| SweeTarts (bag) | Sunline Brands | 11 grams per dose (2 rolls of 12 candies each) |
| SweeTarts (large roll) | Sunline Brands | 12 grams per dose (8 pieces) |
Additional products
The Quick-Fix Keychain holds four glucose tablets and attaches to your keychain.
This information should not be considered medical advice, nor is it intended to replace consultation with a qualified physician or other qualified healthcare provider. The Diabetes Center for Children does not evaluate, endorse or recommend any particular product or manufacturer. If you have questions about your health, please contact your healthcare provider.
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