glucose tablets

Diabetic emergency candy

Glucose tablets are chewable tablets of pure glucose sugar, used to quickly raise blood sugar levels.

They're carried by diabetics to treat hypoglycemia—when blood sugar drops dangerously low: She felt shaky and reached for her glucose tablets.

Athletes sometimes use them for quick energy during endurance events.

Related

sugar · energy · chewable · emergency · blood sugar · sweet · fast-acting · pocket · fanny pack · orange · low · shaky · sweaty · quick energy · sugar rush · carbohydrates · carb counting · quick

Categories
Opposites
blood sugar effect

glucose tabletsinsulin

Pancreatic glucose-regulating hormone

metformin · Ozempic

purpose/function

glucose tabletscandy

Sugary edible treats

chocolate · dessert · confectionery · junk food · sweets

glycemic response speed

glucose tabletscomplex carbohydrates

Multi-sugar molecular chains

whole grains · fiber · protein · fat · legumes

Family

glucose, tablets, tablet, glycogen, glycol, glycerol, glycine, glycemic, glucagon

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G