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first, the term is a1c. second, the fact that a glucose tablet is, in fact, made of GLUCOSE, or SUGAR, the blood sugar will be raised by it, making glucose tabs a good choice for bringing up lows, not bringing down highs.

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What are glucose tablets?

Glucose tablets are tablets that are sold at the pharmacy for diabetic patients. When a patient begins to experience low blood sugar they need fast acess to glucose/sugar. So the chewable tablets are to be ingested at that time to help with the low blood sugar. That are usually sold in rolls or bottles near the pharmacy counter located by the diabetic supplies. Basically they are "sugar tablets".


Should you take glucose tablets if your blood sugar is high?

No. Glucose is a type of sugar and should not be taken if blood sugar is too high. This would only serve the increase blood glucose levels.


What is the use of dimet 500 tablets?

It is used for (pcos) polycystic oviran syndrome and to reduce weight for the women who is insulin resistance. Dimet also lower down the glucose level in the blood


What can reduce blood glucose levels immediately?

nothing


What happens if someone ate some glucose tablets?

When you eat glucose tablets your pancreas responds to this peak in blood sugar levels by stopping the release of glycogen and releasing insulin which makes the blood dissolve the glucose which results in you going back to your normal blood sugar levels. by Tapiwa Kadzviti xxx Hope it helped :)


What do you do to bring blood sugar up?

you can eat a small snack or eat glucose tablets to raise it.


Why are salt tablets generally not recommended for people engaged in physical activity a Induce dehydration b Suppress thirst mechanisms c Lead to complete kidney failure d Reduce blood glucose?

induces dehydration


Are there any hormones other than insulin that reduce blood glucose levels?

glucagon


What is the most effective strategy for most people to lower their blood glucose?

1) Lose weight. 2) reduce the consumption of glucose (sugar).


Why can hydrochlorothiazide reduce glucose tolerance?

Hydrochlorothiazide inhibits islet beta cells releasing insulin. Such can increase the blood glucose and reduce glucose tolerance, resulting in aggravating diabetes. So it is rather serious to use this medicine on patients with hypertension and diabetes.


The hormone that signals the removal of glucose from the blood is called?

The main hormone that signals the release of glucose into the blood is Glucagon, however, it is used in conjunction with other hormones which also cause a release of glucose into the blood. These are somatostatin, Adrenaline (epinephrine for Americans), Cortisol and ACTH.


The hormone responsible for helping glucose move into cells especially muscle fibers which lowers blood glucose levels when they are too high?

Insulin is the hormone responsible for helping glucose move into cells, particularly muscle fibers. It facilitates the uptake and storage of glucose, which helps reduce blood glucose levels when they are elevated.