Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 5

Sugar (unspecified, but typically referring to glucose or sucrose) is scientifically validated for the treatment of hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia is a condition characterized by abnormally low blood glucose levels, which can lead to symptoms such as shakiness, confusion, sweating, and, in severe cases, loss of consciousness or seizures. The standard medical approach to treating mild to moderate hypoglycemia, particularly in people with diabetes, is the rapid administration of a fast-acting carbohydrate, such as glucose tablets, glucose gel, or simple sugars like table sugar dissolved in water, fruit juice, or regular (non-diet) soda. Clinical guidelines, including those from the American Diabetes Association and other international diabetes organizations, recommend the "15-15 rule": consuming 15 grams of fast-acting carbohydrate and rechecking blood glucose after 15 minutes, repeating as needed.

The rationale behind this recommendation is based on well-established physiological principles: ingesting simple sugars quickly increases blood glucose levels, alleviating hypoglycemic symptoms. Numerous clinical studies and decades of clinical experience confirm the effectiveness of oral sugar for resolving hypoglycemia. Intravenous dextrose or glucagon injections are reserved for severe cases where oral administration is not possible. Thus, the use of sugar for hypoglycemia is grounded in robust scientific evidence and is a mainstay of acute hypoglycemia management.

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Other ingredients used for Hypoglycemia

fenugreek
maltodextrin
moringa
Adrenaline
Dextrates
Dextrose
glucose

Other health conditions supported by Sugar (unspecified)

Energy (lack of)
Hypoglycemia

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