Emergency Glucagon: Everything You Need to Know
2016-09-10
Glucagon is a hormone that tells your liver to release its stored sugar (also known as glycogen) into your bloodstream. Emergency glucagon treatments can raise your blood sugar during severe hypoglycemia.
Anyone who takes insulin (or another medication that can cause low blood sugars) should have an emergency glucagon treatment.
Here, you can learn everything you need to know about glucagon!
Glucagon Basics
Learn what glucagon is and how it can be used during severe low blood sugars.
Glucagon
Glucagon raises your blood sugar (treating hypoglycemia) while insulin lowers it (treating hyperglycemia or preventing it when taken before eating).MORE
Hypoglycemia and How to Treat It
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Let’s talk about when glucagon can be used to reverse severe low blood sugar and save your life.
When Should You *Actually* Use Glucagon?
I was taught that glucagon is only ever used after someone with diabetes has passed out from a low blood sugar. Turns out, that's not true.MORE
Save a Life: It’s Time to Learn About Glucagon
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Can EMTs + Paramedics Administer Emergency Glucagon for Severe Hypoglycemia?
Despite today’s modern 1-step glucagon options, the rules on who can administer glucagon have not been updated. MORE
Can Emergency Responders in Your Town Administer Glucagon?
Not every emergency responder can administer glucagon. Find out whether an EMT near you can—and what to do if they can’t!MOREEasing Worry and Anxiety
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Coping with Fear of Hypoglycemia
This panel features opinions from a psychologist, CDE and patient regarding fears of hypoglycemia and ways they can be assuaged -- one of which involves having tools at your disposal. MORE
Low Blood Sugars & Anxiety While Returning to Your Busy Routine
Easing back into "regular" life can increase your anxiety about low blood sugars and diabetes management. Here are a few tips to help:MORE
Yes, I Have Low Blood Sugars with Type 2 Diabetes
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Whether you’re in kindergarten or close to graduating college, glucagon is a must!
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How to Help Others With Low Blood Sugar Levels at School
If your classmate or student has type 1 diabetes, you can support them by learning how to spot the signs and symptoms of low blood sugar.MORE
Preparing For Back to School with Type 1 Diabetes
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Wherever you go, it’s always nice to have glucagon nearby.
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Why Glucagon Might Not Work with Alcohol
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Why Glucagon is a Must-Have for Sick Days with Diabetes
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A Frightening Lack of Glucagon Access in Mexico
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The First Time I Called 911 After 51 Years of Type 1 Diabetes
Lisa Stoller has lived with type 1 diabetes for over 50 years before she ever needed emergency glucagon for severe hypoglycemia.MOREInterviews About Glucagon
Discussing glucagon with patients, doctors and industry leaders.
Dr. Steve Edelman on Hypoglycemia + Glucagon
I think the biggest issue today is people do not have a valid prescription for it. I always have this analogy, if you have a house or an apartment and it gets robbed and they steal everything that...MORE
