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On September 30, 2009, BD discontinued making its glucose tablets. In its place, BD suggests Can-Am Care’s Dex4® Fast-Acting Glucose products as a comparable replacement for correcting low blood sugar episodes.
So, with this change in mind, here’s what you need to know to prepare and care for incidents of hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar:
A Simple Change: 4 grams per tablet
Dex4 Fast-Acting Glucose products are effective at correcting
low blood sugar. However, there is an important difference you need to know about to ensure that people with diabetes are informed about the transition.
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Why is the transition from BD to Dex4 glucose tablets taking place?
As of September 30, BD has discontinued making its glucose tablets. In its place, BD suggests Can-Am Care’s Dex4 Fast-Acting Glucose products as a comparable replacement for correcting low blood sugar episodes.
Why is this transition from BD to Dex4 glucose tablets important?
It impacts the way people with diabetes prepare and care for incidents of hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar. Low blood sugar is one of the most common complications for the millions of people who use insulin therapy and some oral medications to manage their diabetes. When these incidents occur, people with diabetes rely on products such as glucose tablets, gels, and liquids to restore their blood sugar levels to normal ranges.
As the manufacturer and marketer of Dex4 Fast-Acting Glucose products, Can-Am Care is working closely with BD to ensure that this transition is smooth.
Why did BD discontinue making its glucose tablets?
Please call BD Customer Service at 1-888- 237-2762 option 3 for information about BD’s decision to discontinue making glucose tablets.
What products does Dex4 make to correct low blood sugars?
How do Dex4 Fast-Acting Glucose products work? Are they similar to BD’s tablets?
Like BD’s tablets, Dex4 glucose tablets are made from d-glucose (also known as dextrose), ensuring the body immediately processes them and quickly raises blood sugar levels, correcting hypoglycemia.
How many carbs do Dex4 glucose products contain? Is the amount the same as with BD tablets?
Each Dex4 glucose tablet contains 4 grams of fast-acting carbohydrate. BD’s discontinued line of glucose tablets contained 5 grams each. Therefore, people who corrected their hypoglycemia by consuming four BD glucose tablets to ingest 20 grams will now need to consume five Dex4 glucose tablets (delivering 20 grams). Dex4 glucose gels and liquids each contain 15 grams of carbohydrate to correct hypoglycemia.
What flavors of Dex4 glucose products are available?
Dex4 Fast-Acting Glucose products are available in a variety of flavors. Tablets are available in orange, grape, raspberry, sour apple, watermelon and assorted flavors. Liquids are available in lemon lime and berry burst, and gels are available in tropical blast.
Where can I purchase Dex4 glucose products?
You can find Dex4 glucose products at pharmacies nationwide, and with the "made with Dex4 Fast-Acting Glucose” logo under your favorite store brand.
Are Dex4 tablets available in more than one size package?
Dex4 tablets are available in economy size bottles of 50 and convenient tubes of 10.
Can I get a free sample of Dex4 glucose products?
Yes. You can receive free samples of Dex4 Fast-Acting Glucose products by clicking on the “Connect with Dex4” tab on dex4.com
Who manufactures Dex4 glucose products?
Can-Am Care is the manufacturer and marketer of Dex4 Fast-Acting Glucose products.
How will the BD’s Getting Started™ Kits for healthcare professionals be impacted by this transition?
As of Summer 2010, all new BD Getting Started Take Home Kits will contain a sample pack of Dex4 Fast-Acting Glucose tablets in place of BD glucose tablets. The brochure on hypoglycemia within the Getting Started Kit is being updated to reflect this change. Healthcare professionals should be sure to reference this new information when educating their patients about managing hypoglycemic incidents.
Where can I find additional resources about preparing and caring for hypoglycemia?
The Dex4 website features a Learning Center with information and resources about preparing and caring for hypoglycemia. Please visit the Learning Center.
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Tablet: Dex4 vs. BD
- Each Dex4 glucose tablet contains 4 grams of fast-acting carbohydrate
- BD’s discontinued line of glucose tablets contained 5 grams each
For Example
- BEFORE: Ingesting four BD glucose tablets delivered 20 grams of carbohydrate to manage hypoglycemia
- NOW: Consuming five Dex4 glucose tablets delivers 20 grams of carbohydrate to manage hypoglycemia
Changes for Healthcare Professionals
As of Summer 2010, healthcare professionals who order BD Getting Started™ Take Home Kits for their patients who are newly diagnosed with diabetes will notice the following changes:
- All new kits will contain a sample pack of Dex4 Fast-Acting Glucose tablets in place of BD glucose tablets
- The brochure on hypoglycemia within the kit will be updated to reflect this change
Get to Know Dex4
Can-Am Care is the manufacturer and marketer of Dex4 Fast-Acting Glucose products. Here are some details to help you learn more about Dex4:
The most effective way to correct hypoglycemia
- Made from d-glucose (also known as dextrose)
- Processed immediately by the body to quickly raise blood sugar levels and correct hypoglycemia
A variety of glucose products to meet your needs
- Tablets are available in a variety of flavors: orange, raspberry, grape watermelon, sour apple and assorted flavors
- Tablets come in economy size bottles of 50 and convenient tubes of 10
- Dex4 Fast-Acting Glucose is also available in gels and liquids, each containing 15 grams of carbohydrate to correct hypoglycemia
Easy to find
- Dex4 Fast-Acting Glucose is available at pharmacies nationwide
- Also look for the "made with Dex4 Fast-Acting Glucose” logo under your favorite store brand
For More Information
Can-Am Care and BD are working closely together to ensure that that people with diabetes can continue to correct low blood sugar safely and effectively. A number of resources are available to help you:
Hypoglycemia Learning Center
Email or call Dex4 Customer Care at 888-400-9770
BD Getting Started Take Home Kit
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