Confidence votes 956. Depending on the Dosage, Nicotine is can be either a Depressant and Stimulant. With a low dosage it is a stimulant, where as with higher dosages it becomes a depressant. Depending on the Dosage, Nicotine is can be either a Depressant and Stimulant. With a low dosage it is a stimulant, where as with higher dosages it becomes a depressant.
Glucose tablets are good to keep on hand when you are on the go because they have a long shelf life -- about three years -- but always check the expiration date on the package. You can keep them in your bag or somewhere with you since hypoglycemia can happen unexpectedly, especially if you are busy.
Things to keep in mind about control solution. 1  Discard an open vial after 90 days. When you open a new vial, write the date on it. 2  Discard expired solution, even if unopened. 3  Check the range of glucose values. Many systems require two vials of solution: one checks values in the low range, the other in the high range.