• Each tube has 15g of carbs and 38g of total weight according to the front panel. What are the additional 23g? Also, on the nutritional facts, it says that each serving size (1 tube) contains 17 total grams of carbs. This doesn't seem to make logical sense to me.
• Where should I store my Glucose Gel?
• Can I drink a soda or juice or eat cake icing or a candy bar, as opposed to taking ReliOn® Glucose Gel?
• How much ReliOn® Glucose Gel should I take?
• Must I consult a physician before using ReliOn® Glucose Gel?
• What does ReliOn® Glucose Gel taste like?
•What is the shelf-life of ReliOn® Glucose Gel? What happens after the Best Buy Date?
• How much will ReliOn® Glucose Gel raise my blood sugar?
• Who should use ReliOn® Glucose Gel?
• When should ReliOn® Glucose Gel be taken?
• What is dextrose?
Each tube has 15g of carbs and 38g of total weight according to the front panel. What are the additional 23g? Also, on the nutritional facts, it says that each serving size (1 tube) contains 17 total grams of carbs. This doesn't seem to make logical sense to me.
The total weight of the entire tube with the gel solution is 38g. 15g of that total weight is actually the dextrose monohydrate that is classified on the nutritional label as a sugar under total Carbohydrates. The other 2 carbohydrates that make up the solution are from the xanthan gum. In order for a gel to deliver 15 g of glucose, the solution has to have a ratio of 40/60 or 40% dextrose and 60% water, flavor rent, preservative (the 60% is mainly H20).
Our tubes are slightly overfilled to compensate for any residual gel that may not be dispensed from the tube. This way we can ensure that one receives all 15g if they ingest the entire contents of one tube.
A person is more at risk when having a hypoglycemic episode of not receiving enough carbs than if they receive some extra carbs.
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Where should I store my Glucose Gel?
ReliOn® Glucose Gel can be kept with you at all times, preferably in your pocket, purse, briefcase, or desk. Exposure to extreme cold may cause the gel to harden to the point of being unusable.
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Can I drink a soda or juice or eat cake icing or a candy bar, as opposed to taking ReliOn® Glucose Gel?
These products will bring your blood sugar up. However, since these products contain other compounds it takes longer for your body to extract the sugars from them. Also, these products are not measured. ReliOn Glucose Gel is measured to contain 15 grams of glucose and has a gel level indicator to help with smaller dosing.
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How much ReliOn® Glucose Gel should I take?
ReliOn® Glucose Gel is premeasured to contain 15 grams of glucose per packet. The ADA recommends taking 15 grams of glucose (provided in one tube of ReliOn® Glucose Gel) and waiting 15 minutes before checking your blood sugar. You may want to consult your healthcare professional on what is the correct dosage for your individual situation. If your sugar is still low, swallow another 15 grams, wait 15 minutes, and check your sugar again. If no response after 2 doses seek medical attention.
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Must I consult a physician before using ReliOn® Glucose Gel?
ReliOn® Glucose Gel does not require a prescription; however, you should consult your physician if you have any concerns.
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What does ReliOn® Glucose Gel taste like?
ReliOn® Glucose Gel tastes sensational! It is a sweet, lightly flavored fruit punch gel that is very easy to swallow.
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What is the shelf-life of ReliOn® Glucose Gel? What happens after the Best Buy Date?
ReliOn® Glucose Gel has a shelf-life of 24 months. After the Best Buy Date, the product may lose some of it’s viscosity (not as thick), but remains stable enough to raise glucose levels.
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How much will ReliOn® Glucose Gel raise my blood sugar?
As each person is different, it is hard to generalize this number. ReliOn® Glucose Gel contains 15 grams of d-glucose that enters your blood rapidly. However, after using ReliOn® Glucose Gel, to keep your blood sugar from dropping again, you should follow up with a protein or a more complex, slowly absorbed carbohydrate snack.
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Who should use ReliOn® Glucose Gel?
ReliOn® Glucose Gel is safe for anyone; it is simply a convenient source of glucose that is rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream. Anyone taking insulin should always have a source of rapidly absorbed glucose with them to counter any drop in blood sugar level caused by periodic increases in insulin activity.
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When should ReliOn® Glucose Gel be taken?
For non-diabetics ReliOn® Glucose Gel may be taken at any time. For others that experience low blood sugar levels then ReliOn® Glucose Gel can help raise blood sugar to a more healthy level. ReliOn® Glucose Gel acts fast and will bring your sugar levels back up in a few minutes. Having a fast-acting source of glucose with you at all times is the best way to ensure you will have a rapid and handy way to counteract a low blood sugar reaction. Remember that low blood sugar will not just go away; without glucose, mild or moderate low blood sugar progresses to a more serious stage of hypoglycemia that could result in unconsciousness, or even coma.
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What is dextrose?
D-Glucose (dextrose) is a simple monosaccharide sugar and is one of the most important carbohydrates and is used as a source of energy in animals and plants. The natural form (d-glucose) is also referred to as dextrose.
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