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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Bill_St" data-source="post: 1571365" data-attributes="member: 310899">Getting glucose into a clenched mouth. Two ways to do this. Honey or Maple syrup. You don't have to get the teath open. Enough to just get some behind the lips and into cheeks. You can get a bit messy <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink    ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> but Glucose is a very small molecule and is absorbed through the mucous membranes in the mouth. Honey or maple syrup is often much more acceptable than glucotabs or gel. It is absorbed sufficiently before it gets down to the stomach so the BG goes up so he may unclench and start to take more. Again then best taken very slowly to allow absorption in mouth and throat which can be quicker than further down the digestive system. Also I find that slow recovery of levels gives less of a headache than a fast bounce.Libre would be an excellent way to see what is going on. You may be able to get a trial from your clinic. Some GPS are already making cases to prescribe but it should become easier after November.</blockquote>

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