Oral glucose / sugar source
MedicationFast-acting sugar — gel, tablets, or candy — for a conscious person going hypoglycemic.
- Approx. cost
- $3–$12
- Weight
- 1–4 oz
- Used in
- 2 kits
Purpose
Treat a low-blood-sugar crash quickly in someone able to swallow.
Used in kits
- Mountain Hiking First Aid Kit
First Aid
- Volunteer EMS Response Bag
Professional & Field Ops
Alternatives
- Juice or hard candy— Works in a pinch; less precisely dosed.
Maintenance notes
- Rotate before expiration; gels harden with age.
Buying considerations
- Handy for diabetic companions and for hard-working, under-fed days.
⚠️ Safety notes
- Only give oral sugar to someone awake and able to swallow. Unconsciousness is an emergency — call for help.
Page history & editing
Revision status: approved Last edited 2026-07-01 by human editor