How many tablets for a hypo?

Standard advice is 15–20g fast-acting carbohydrate — about 4–5 Dextro tablets. Chew, wait 15 minutes, re-test, and repeat if still low. Follow your own diabetes team's plan first.

Why tablets instead of sweets or juice?

The dose is measured and consistent, they survive pockets and glove boxes, and you take exactly what's needed — no guessing how many jelly babies make 15g.

Are they only for diabetics?

Not at all — the same fast glucose fuels sport, long shifts and exam-day dips. It's quick energy without caffeine.

Dextro Energy Lemon Tablets - 47g

Fast, direct glucose tablets with vitamin C — the measured way to treat a hypo (4–5 tablets ≈ 15–20g carbs) or fuel sport and energy dips. Lemon, 47g.

Fast and direct — glucose absorbs from the mouth.
Measured dose: 4–5 tablets ≈ 15–20g carbs for hypos.
Lemon flavour with added vitamin C.
Doesn't melt or crumble in a bag or car.
14 tablets, 47g pocket pack.

£1.49 GBP inc. VAT

In stock

Safety information 2

Frequent hypos need review

Treating a hypo is essential — but if they're happening often, talk to your diabetes team about the pattern.

Severe hypos are an emergency

If someone is drowsy, confused or can't swallow safely, don't give tablets — call 999.

Product overview

About Dextro Energy Lemon Tablets

Dextro Energy tablets are fast, direct glucose — dextrose that starts absorbing in the mouth for near-immediate energy. The lemon version adds vitamin C to the classic formula. They're the glucose tablets in gym bags, glove boxes and — crucially — the pockets of people managing diabetes who need a reliable answer to a hypo. 47g pack of 14 tablets.

Glucose tablets and hypos

For a hypo (low blood sugar), diabetes teams recommend 15–20g of fast-acting carbohydrate: that's roughly 4–5 Dextro tablets, chewed, then a 15-minute wait and a re-test. Tablets beat sweets and juice for this because the dose is measured, they don't melt in a bag, and there's no temptation to eat the lot.

Beyond diabetes

The same fast glucose serves runners and cyclists mid-effort, exam-day energy dips, and anyone flagging on a long shift — quick fuel without caffeine.