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I am a type 1 diabetic. my question is, when my sugar drops, what is a low calorie food that will bring my sugar up?

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Glucose tabs: Glucose is 4 calories/gram. Glucose tabs are the most efficient. Best to avoid lows.

Answered 2/25/2013

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