Glucose Oral Gel

Question 1

Glucose Oral Gel Intro

Answer 1

Rapidly absorbed from oral/buccal mucosa to increase blood glucose concentration.
Onset 2-5 minutes; duration 12-25 minutes
Contains 15 g glucose

Question 2

Glucose Oral Gel Indications

Answer 2

Demonstrated hypoglycaemia in:

• Altered conscious state in a known Diabetic.
• Altered conscious state of unknown medical cause, where blood glucose level is below 4mmol/L.

Question 3

Glucose Oral Gel Contraindications

Answer 3

Nil

Question 4

Glucose Oral Gel Precautions / Notes

Answer 4

• Have patient’s airway patent and in lateral position if unconscious.
• Always consider patient’s airway when administering gel.
• Even if fully recovered, patients should be encouraged to be transported to a medical facility to ensure effective follow up and review.
• Will liquefy over 30°C, however it is still useable.

Question 5

Glucose Oral Gel Special Considerations (Side Effects)

Answer 5

Airway obstruction