Glutose 15 Oral Glucose Gel

When blood sugar drops fast, waiting isn't an option. Glutose 15 is a concentrated oral glucose gel designed to raise blood sugar quickly during episodes of hypoglycemia, making it a staple for people with diabetes, caregivers, and anyone managing insulin-related lows. Each tube delivers a measured 15 grams of fast-acting carbohydrate — the standard "15 grams" recommended for treating a low — so there's no guesswork when seconds matter.

The product we carry is the Glutose 15 Glucose Supplement, Lemon Flavor, 40% Strength (NDC 00574006930). It's a ready-to-use gel that squeezes directly into the mouth, absorbs through the tissues, and works even when someone is too shaky, confused, or nauseated to chew a tablet or drink juice. The lemon flavor makes it easier to take during a stressful low, and the single-tube format means one dose is exactly one treatment.

A common question from first-time buyers: how is a glucose gel different from glucose tablets? Gels act quickly and are simpler to administer to someone who is disoriented or partially responsive, which is why many families keep them in a purse, glovebox, gym bag, or bedside drawer alongside tablets. Follow the familiar rule — treat with 15 grams, wait about 15 minutes, then recheck blood sugar and repeat if it's still low. Glutose 15 is intended for conscious individuals who can swallow; it is not a substitute for glucagon or emergency care when someone is unconscious.

Keep a few tubes on hand so a low never catches you without a fast option. If you manage a metabolic or specialized nutrition regimen, you may also want to browse related supplements like HCU cooler 15 and Tylactin RTD 15.