Science Behind HERO

Science Behind HERO

Hypoglycemia

Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, occurs when glucose levels drop below 70 mg/dL. While it’s often caused by insulin overcorrection, it can also be triggered by factors like stress, illness, physical activity, alcohol, hormones, or certain medications.

For insulin-dependent diabetics, managing blood sugar is especially challenging. Hypoglycemia is not only common, it can be life-threatening. According to the National Library of Medicine (2018), 1 in 10 people with type 1 diabetes will die from hypoglycemia, making fast and effective treatment absolutely critical.

Dextrose

Dextrose is the fastest-acting carbohydrate, ideal for quickly raising blood sugar during hypoglycemia. Unlike complex carbs, it requires no digestion and is absorbed immediately, delivering rapid relief within minutes.

In products like HERO Glucose QuickMelts, dextrose supports fast-acting glucose replenishment.

Buccal/Sublingual pathway

The buccal (cheek and gum) and sublingual (under the tongue) areas allow for fast, efficient glucose absorption. These areas are rich in blood vessels and thin mucosal tissues, helping glucose bypass digestion and enter the bloodstream directly - raising blood sugar faster than traditional oral methods.

By avoiding the liver’s “first-pass metabolism” and the stomach’s harsh environment, this method increases bioavailability and enables glucose to absorb faster, delivering rapid relief from hypoglycemia.

 FAQs

  • HERO transforms low blood sugar management with fast-acting, dissolvable melts that absorb directly through the mouth’s membranes, raising blood sugar faster than traditional methods that require digestion.

    • At the first sign of a low or when you need quick energy, place one melt between your lip and gum or under your tongue.

    • Let it fully dissolve - do not chew or swallow.

    • Each serving provides 15g of glucose. Use the number of QuickMelts listed on the package to reach one full serving.

    • If blood sugar doesn’t rise within 15 minutes, take another serving or follow your healthcare provider’s guidance.

  • Yes! HERO is safe for all people of all ages and trusted by healthcare professionals. Each serving makes up 15g of rapid-acting glucose - the amount recommended by the American Diabetes Association for treating low blood sugar episodes.

  • We are proud to say that HERO is completely manufactured, packaged, and warehoused in the U.S!

Questions?

Have a question that wasn’t answered? Shoot us an email and we’d be happy to answer!