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If you're at risk for low blood glucose (sugar) levels because of diabetes or some other health condition, you need to always keep some type of food with you that can quickly raise your blood glucose level.
Use this table as a guide to choosing a food to raise your blood glucose.
Food
Amount (15 g of fast-acting carbohydrate)
Glucose tablets or dextrose tablets(preferred choice)
4 -5 tablets
Table sugar
1 tablespoon (15 mL) or 3 packets dissolved in water
Fruit juice or regular (not diet) soda pop
2/3 cup (150 mL)
Hard candy like Life Savers
6 pieces
Glucose tablet (4 g)
Adaptation Date: 01/04/2023
Adapted By: Alberta Health Services
Adaptation Reviewed By: Alberta Health Services
Adapted with permission from copyrighted materials from Ignite Healthwise, LLC (Healthwise). This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise disclaims any warranty and is not responsible or liable for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. How this information was developed to help you make better health decisions.
