For an Instant Sugar Fix

For those with low blood-sugar problems, there’s a new spin on an old remedy. Insta-Glucose--sugar-to-go in a tube--will be marketed as a three-pack to drugstores. Each tube will retail for about $3, says a spokesperson for manufacturer ICN Pharmaceuticals. The three-pack is designed for convenience, she says.

“Patients with diabetes should always be prepared to treat hypoglycemia,” says Dr. Jay S. Skyler, president of the American Diabetes Assn. “We do not endorse products, but anyone on insulin should carry a hypoglycemia remedy with them, whether it is a specialized product, a sugar cube in aluminum foil, frosting in a tube or (candy).”

For information on availability, call (800) 322-1515.