Insta-Glucose Gel, Convenient Fast Acting Glucose for Blood Sugar Support, Cherry Flavor, 1.09 Oz (Pack of 3)

Nasty taste but works well when applied to the gums to raise low blood sugars instantly

My 19 year old Type 1 diabetic had a terrifying moment on our way back from a hot day at the zoo where she suddenly became delirious, then her eye sight went blurry and on the verge of a seizure. Since diagnosed at age 11, she has had a few seizure episodes in the early past, but manages it well and only low blood sugars the past few years that she can feel coming on and treated with sugar tablets.So when this happened, all she and I had were sugar tablets so told her to chew up and hold under her tongue knowing that it would NOT be as fast acting as a gel, tube cake icing, a soda pop, etc. It really concerned me if she had been driving her ability to open and chew sugar tablets in time, which are one by one and only about 4 grams a tablet. She needed something really fast.So I found these, easier to open that cake icing tubes, they have a whopping 24 grams and she keeps two in her vehicle and we all carry one with us. Not for the daily lows, sugar tabs or powders work for those and less expensive, but for those real emergencies and she will need to act fast. For those of you with little kids and Type 1, give these to your school bus driver, teachers, etc. (Of course your school nurse should have a Glycogen Kit as well.)Type 1 Diabetes is a horrible disease and it changes the rules on us when it wants to, just like our trip back from the zoo. Best wishes and good health to all you families affected by Type 1 like ours.

The only glucose tube I use!!!!!

It’s SO much cheaper to just buy cake icing tubes, and they work the exact same, however, I like this because it’s more obvious to a non-diabetic what it’s for. It’s clearly for giving glucose and has directions on it. I keep these in my backpack and car in case somebody needs to use it, but I use cake frosting when I’m conscious enough to know what I’m doing.

These are great for preventing low blood sugars quickly. I have used them for 20 years

works great

Bought this for my sister when she first became diabetic. We were on the road and she started to seize. Her teeth were clenched and she couldn’t have swallowed. No way could I get the apple juice I habitually carry into her. I coated my finger with this stuff and was able to rub it onto her gums and the inside of her cheeks. Worked fast and she cleared within about two minutes. I am never without it now. Saved us a call to 911.

I haven't had to use it (fortunately). This is great stuff to have on hand if you have really gone past being coherent with low blood sugar. Every diabetic should have some on hand. That being said, it is a RIDICULOUS price for sugar.