Hydralyte contains 1.5-1.6 glucose monohydrate per 4fl oz (100 ml). (Equivalent to 1.45 g Glucose anhydrous)
For people with diabetes this amount of glucose may or may not be considered safe depending on your blood glucose control and medication use. This applies to both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Always consult your healthcare professional before adding a new product to your diet.
When unwell with diarrhea or vomiting, it is important to replace your body’s lost electrolytes, even for people with diabetes. Hydralyte can help provide important electrolytes, even for people with diabetes. Hydralyte can help provide important electrolytes and a small amount of glucose to help maintain blood glucose levels. Monitoring of blood glucose levels during any illness is very important.
If you have vomiting and diarrhea with considerable fluid loss, you should consult your healthcare professional and discuss monitoring and management of your glucose levels.