What can I eat to quickly relieve symptoms of hypoglycemia?
Jul 16, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Liu Feng
Introduction
In general, to quickly relieve symptoms of hypoglycemia, one can consume foods such as refined sugar cubes, honey, chocolate, oral glucose solution, fruit juice, and medications such as glucosamine hydrochloride tablets, hydrocortisone tablets, prednisone acetate tablets, betamethasone tablets, and glimepiride tablets. Sugar cubes are a type of refined sugar with a high sugar content, which can be rapidly absorbed by the body after consumption.
Generally, to quickly relieve symptoms of hypoglycemia, one can consume foods such as cube sugar, honey, chocolate, oral glucose solution, fruit juice, and medications such as glucosamine hydrochloride tablets, hydrocortisone tablets, prednisone acetate tablets, betamethasone tablets, and glimepiride tablets. The specifics are as follows:
I. Foods
1. Cube Sugar: Belongs to refined sugars, high in sugar content, can be rapidly absorbed by the body after consumption, quickly elevating blood glucose levels, relieving symptoms of hypoglycemia such as dizziness and palpitations. It can be taken sublingually or dissolved in water for drinking.
2. Honey: Rich in glucose and fructose, these sugars can quickly enter the bloodstream, replenishing the body's required sugar levels and rapidly alleviating discomfort caused by hypoglycemia such as fatigue and sweating. It can be consumed directly or mixed with water.
3. Chocolate: Contains a high proportion of sugar and fat; the sugar can rapidly elevate blood glucose levels while the fat delays sugar absorption, maintaining stable blood glucose levels while quickly relieving hypoglycemic symptoms. Dark chocolate with a high sugar content is more effective.
4. Oral Glucose Solution: Mainly composed of glucose, it can be directly absorbed by the intestines into the blood, rapidly increasing blood glucose concentration, making it a convenient choice for relieving hypoglycemic symptoms. It can be taken directly.
5. Fruit Juice: Made from freshly squeezed fruits, it contains abundant natural sugars that can be quickly digested and absorbed by the body, raising blood glucose levels and alleviating various discomforts caused by hypoglycemia. Pure juice without added sugar is preferable.
II. Medications
1. Glucosamine Hydrochloride Tablets: The main component is glucose, which can be rapidly absorbed after oral administration, quickly elevating blood glucose concentration. It is suitable for the rapid relief of hypoglycemic symptoms and is convenient to take.
2. Hydrocortisone Tablets: Belongs to glucocorticoids, can promote gluconeogenesis, increase liver glycogen reserves, elevate blood glucose levels, and is suitable for hypoglycemia caused by adrenal cortical insufficiency.
3. Prednisone Acetate Tablets: Has a blood glucose-elevating effect, can reduce glucose utilization and increase liver glycogen synthesis, suitable for hypoglycemia caused by chronic adrenal cortical insufficiency.
4. Betamethasone Tablets: As a glucocorticoid, it can promote protein breakdown and gluconeogenesis, elevating blood glucose levels, used to treat hypoglycemic symptoms caused by hormone deficiency.
5. Glimepiride Tablets: Belongs to sulfonylurea hypoglycemic agents, can stimulate pancreatic β-cells to secrete insulin, assisting in regulating blood glucose during hypoglycemia treatment. It should be used under a doctor's guidance.
In daily life, one should maintain regular meals, avoid prolonged fasting, carry sugary snacks at all times, and promptly replenish when hypoglycemic symptoms occur. If symptoms recur frequently or are severe, medical attention should be sought promptly to identify the underlying cause.
