Hypoglycaemia Type 1 diabetics and also type 2 diabetics who are on some medications need to be able to recognise the signs of hypoglycaemia and know how to respond to prevent a 'hypo' happening. To keep blood sugar within normal levels, type 1 diabetics must inject insulin and some type 2 diabetics must take tablets, which work by stimulating the pancreas gland to produce more insulin hormone, which lowers blood sugar (also referred to as blood glucose).
Hypos are caused when blood sugar is too low, and these are usually caused by missing meals, eating less starchy foods than usual, more exercise than normal, too much insulin and drinking alcohol with food. Typical symptoms of low blood sugar are hunger, trembling, sweating, palpitations, anxiety and irritability, blurred vision, paleness, mood changes, tingling of the lips and loss of concentration. They should be treated by taking 3 glucose tablets immediately and then eating a starchy food, or one of a lower glycaemic index such as a sandwich or a bowl of cereal and milk.
Never Forget It is recommended that diabetics always carry glucose around with them for emergencies. This is the advantage of owning a Gluco-Carry because wherever you take your keys, the Gluco-Carry will be right there too. It is often easy for a diabetic to forget to carry glucose tablets and sometimes carrying a whole packet is too inconvenient because of its size and shape. If a few loose tablets are put into a pocket then these will very quickly crumble or become dirty. The Gluco-Carry is light, small, holds just enough tablets to bring a diabetic's blood sugar level back to normal, and it will protect the tablets from damage.
A diabetic can often make it through a typical day without needing to carry glucose tablets on them, except for when those unexpected emergencies occur. If that same diabetic tried to make it through the day without his or her keys, he or she probably wouldn't make it very far. Most adult diabetics drive or own a home, so starting a car or opening a front door is something that usually can't be avoided. For these reasons, a diabetic would be unlikely to forget his or her keys, so attaching glucose tablets to keys would seem like a good idea! Diabetes UK recommend taking 3 glucose tablets in the event of a hypo but the Gluco-Carry holds four (Dextro or Lucozade brands) in case more is needed.
When you start moderate or strenuous exercise, the first fuel source tapped is the glucose present in the blood, followed by glycogen stored in muscle and the liver. Glucose is a fast-acting, easily accessible source of fuel, but the body's supply is limited. During strenuous exercise, the sugar in the bloodstream can be used up in only four minutes compared to the normal 30 minutes at rest. Your liver plays a critical role in supplying additional glucose for exercise through its release of glucose from glycogen stores into the bloodstream, but your liver's stores are also relatively small and can be depleted after another 20 to 30 minutes of very strenuous exercise.
Energy Boost If your blood sugar is low and you need a quick boost, nothing works faster than glucose. You can carry four glucose tablets in the Gluco-Carry, which are quickly absorbed into the bloodstream. You can avoid running out of energy by taking one or two glucose tablets at regular intervals.
Neck Cord It's not always easy to carry glucose tablets or an energy drink when exercising or playing sport, so carrying a Gluco-Carry is ideal because you can quickly reach for a few tablets, pop them into your mouth and carry on. It's discreet, small, light and you don't need pockets to carry it because included with the Gluco-Carry is a neck cord and clip that fits comfortably around your neck.
The more responsibility you get in the workplace, the more important it is to stay mentally alert. Not having enough glucose in the blood can affect your concentration. If your mind becomes sluggish, having the Gluco-Carry attached to your keys means that you can take a few glucose tablets and in 20 minutes your mind and body should feel better, with your blood glucose level returning to normal.
Skipping Meals with increasingly hectic lifestyles many of us are rushing about throughout the day and skipping meals is very common. Missing breakfast is something a lot of us do, as we rush to get to work each morning. This can result in a drop in the blood sugar level below normal, since food contains carbohydrate that our body needs to break down into glucose. This glucose is released into the blood and feeds our muscles and brain. If there is not enough glucose in the blood, this can result in tiredness, feeling dizzy, weakness and ultimately it can lead to fainting.
Included with each Gluco-Carry
A. Diabetic sticker for attaching to lid
B. Foam to protect tablets (fixed inside lid)
C. Lid of the Gluco-Carry
D. Main body where tablets are held
E. Neck cord for the Gluco-Carry
Colours available
Pink,Blue,White,Black
Size 3 1/4" x 1 1/2" (8cm x 4cm)
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