<unk>  glucose is used in some Asian countries as a pick-me-up, for "energy", but is not part of routine medical care in the United States where glucose<unk>  is a prescription drug. Asian immigrants to the United States are at risk of infection if they seek<unk>  glucose treatment. It may be had at store-front clinics catering to Asian immigrants, despite having no more effect than drinking<unk> ed water. The procedure is commonly called "ringer". Concentrated dextrose<unk> s should not be administered subcutaneously or intramuscularly as they can cause cell death via dehydration and subsequent necrosis.
Intravenous sugar solution
Inhalable insulin
Liquid diet
Blood transfusion
Oral medicine
Clinical nutrition
Parenteral nutrition
Syrup of ipecac