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Diabetes - Glucose Source

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This is a quick-acting carbohydrate that helps in raising the blood glucose level in event of hypoglycemia. This can be in the form of -

3 tsp (15 gms) of glucose,
3 tsp (15 gms) sugar,
regular soft drink (not diet Coke/diet Pepsi),
milk with sugar,
fruit juice,
honey,
raisins,

When the blood glucose level drops below 70mg/dl, it needs to be brought up immediately, in which case a quick 'glucose source' is highly essential.

Sometimes people who are fond of sweets or chocolates may drive themselves towards hypoglycemia so that they can feast themselves on these prohibited items of food. However, what is often not realized is that sweets or foods rich in fat (ghee or oil or cream) are not the ideal stuff to be eaten during hypoglycemia. The fat present in such foods delays absorption of the glucose from the intestines and delays the rise in the blood glucose level and hence the correction of hypoglycemia.

Many people fail to carry a quick source of glucose since they feel food is accessible everywhere, but this assumption can be dangerous. A prolonged hypoglycemia can be dangerous to the brain tissue. There are many day-to-day situation that may not allow one to find a place to eat (examples include traffic jams, getting stuck in elevators, etc.).


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Posted by:  premganga9(Guest)  Posted on: 04/14/2012
how much sugar in normal person



Posted by:  mass100(Guest)  Posted on: 07/07/2010
my fast blood sugar is 170. Any suggestions concerning my diets will be appreciated


Posted by:  guest  Posted on: 09/05/2010
You should look at Glycemic Index of foods, this index tells you how foods affect your blood sugar. I would suggest you limit your carb intake as well. Eating low carb can really help your fasting blood sugar.



Posted by:  guest  Posted on: 09/05/2010
You should look at Glycemic Index of foods, this index tells you how foods affect your blood sugar. I would suggest you limit your carb intake as well. Eating low carb can really help your fasting blood sugar.




Posted by:  deepstambha  Posted on: 07/25/2009
We are surprised that detailed note on diabetic related foot complications is not posted .Research on this is active by NGO called Deepstambha



Posted by:  jacquelinekajk(Guest)  Posted on: 03/29/2009
I just got a new glucometer (the one-touch mini) and it reads 24 points HIGHER than my other meter (freestyle freedom lite) using the same blood sample. How do I know which is more accurate???



Posted by:  kochuimili  Posted on: 11/25/2008
it is a disease well controlable




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