Glucose availability on the Camino Francés

[filup501]

Does anyone know if glucose tablets are readily available on the Camino Francés? I would hate to carry extra bottles unnecessarily. Thanks... I start my Camino September 4th!

 

[christer1]

Do your body a favour and eat fruit and so on rather than unhealthy synthetic supplements imho.

Buen Camino


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[Tia Valeria]

I would suggest that you try the farmacias along the route, but if these are a medical need then bring some with you. Most towns will have several farmacias and they are very helpful, especially to pilgrims. The pharmacist can see what you need I expect from the label on your bottle.

 

[Stefania13/14]

I have been writing a list of health issues and this site may help you make on for yourself: http://www.wordreference.com/
Clearly this does not answer your question but could be useful.
Stefani

 

[filup501]

Thanks for the replies. Being diabetic I need to carry glucose with me.

 

[christer1]

Thanks for the replies. Being diabetic I need to carry glucose with me.

In that case - my apologies!

 

[Tia Valeria]

The farmacias also stock rehydration powders, but be careful as you are diabetic. Some have sugar/glucose and others are 'sports' ones and have artificial sweetener.
Buen Camino

 

[NicoZ]

Do your body a favour and eat fruit and so on rather than unhealthy synthetic supplements imho.

One kind of important part of your body mainly runs on glucose.

The only unnatural part of pure glucose is that it's pure. That fruit you're eating will be a mix of fructose glucose and other sugars. The exact ratio depending on the fruit type.

My guess the OP is looking for a certain dosage/size of tablet.

No?

 

[Sarahandlouise]

One kind of important part of your body mainly runs on glucose.

The only unnatural part of pure glucose is that it's pure. That fruit you're eating will be a mix of fructose glucose and other sugars. The exact ratio depending on the fruit type.

My guess the OP is looking for a certain dosage/size of tablet.

No?

As a diabetic for over 30 years I found it easier to reduce my Insulin levels dramatically to avoid the risk of hypo's. hopefully with good control the need for glucose tablets is minimised and the small weight of bringing a few packs of a brand you know from home is the better option.

 

[Bajaracer]

The Farmacias in the bigger towns will have what you're looking for, they take care of pilgrims and even help diagnose to determine what you need.