I’m a type one diabetic, and having a low blood sugar is one of the worst feelings in the world. I’ve started wondering the science about how things affect you when you do have a low blood sugar. For example, how quickly after drinking juice does your blood sugar start to go up? For me, while I’m stiting there and waiting while my body dumps adrenaline into my system, feels like forever!
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At the hospital I work at, when we are treating low blood sugar, we give juice and then recheck BG level in 15 minutes. So, juice will affect your blood sugar in 10-15 minutes.
The glucose gel will get absorbed through the lining of your mouth, so it’s even faster.
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