Hi has anyone tried GlucoRxgel as a treatment for a Hypo? I have just been given some information about them and I wondered if they are any good and also how many tubes do you need to raise sugars during a hypo? I have previously used GlucoGel which I find pretty foul, and it takes 2 tubes to to raise my sugar levels sufficiently.
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rebrascora
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I think these were put on my repeat prescription a couple of years ago but I have never ordered them as I am happy using Jelly Babies which work well for me provided I chew them thoroughly before swallowing, so that they start releasing in my mouth.
Whilst I do get quite a lot of hypos they are usually very mild and respond well, so I tend not to need anything special, just munch a JB or two and carry on with what I was doing. Apart from the green ones (controversial I know), JBs taste quite pleasant so I am happy to stick with them.
PS. My definition of a bad hypo is one that I have to treat with a green JB. 🙄
Whilst I do get quite a lot of hypos they are usually very mild and respond well, so I tend not to need anything special, just munch a JB or two and carry on with what I was doing. Apart from the green ones (controversial I know), JBs taste quite pleasant so I am happy to stick with them.
PS. My definition of a bad hypo is one that I have to treat with a green JB. 🙄
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Tut tut @rebrascora Reported for Green Jelly Baby Hate!
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@Wendyb I’ve only tried HypoStop and it was vile. I can’t imagine any of the other gels taste much better. For swift, concentrated hypo treatment, I use the Lift Gluco Shots (nice, fruity taste, tiny bottle) or a 150ml can of regular sugar Coke (branded as the others have reduced their sugar). Appletizer also do a 150ml can that’s around 17g carbs.
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)@Wendyb I’ve only tried HypoStop and it was vile. I can’t imagine any of the other gels taste much better. For swift, concentrated hypo treatment, I use the Lift Gluco Shots (nice, fruity taste, tiny bottle) or a 150ml can of regular sugar Coke (branded as the others have reduced their sugar). Appletizer also do a 150ml can that’s around 17g carbs.
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I used to carry Glucogel tubes around with me when we were narrowboating- until the day I had to use it. No litter bins at locks so the empty tube went back in my pocket where it caused a right old mess! From then on it was Lift chews in a nice tidy container. But I keep wine gums and/or jelly snakes at home.
Thanks everyone for the replies, I use Jelly Babies mostly but find the Glucogel tubes easier and lighter to carry when walking or kayaking. JJay I totally agree about the difficulty where there's no bin, I've had a sticky mess too but now take a little washable bag. I thought the GlucRXgel might have been more pleasant as they have raspberry flavour etc.
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I’ve only ever heard (from basically everyone) that they aren’t very palatable, so I’ve never been keen to try them!
Full sugar drinks are harder to come by (and a fraction of the strength) these days - but I still use original Coca Cola (10gish of carbs per 100ml)
Or Haribo / Skittles.
Full sugar drinks are harder to come by (and a fraction of the strength) these days - but I still use original Coca Cola (10gish of carbs per 100ml)
Or Haribo / Skittles.
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