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Quick sources of sugar to treat low blood sugar

3 or 4 glucose tablets

½ cup of juice or regular soda (not sugar-free)

2 tablespoons of raisins

4 or 5 saltine crackers

1 tablespoon of sugar

1 tablespoon of honey or corn syrup

6 to 8 hard candies

These sources of sugar act quickly to treat low blood sugar levels. People with diabetes who use insulin or certain other diabetes medicines should carry at least 1 of these items at all times.

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