Jennifer Jacobs’ Crusade to Get Undesignated Glucagon in Schools
Written by: Daniel Trecroci
1 minute read
August 23, 2024
Jennifer Jacobs, a seasoned school nurse, recounts a pivotal moment in 2018 when she administered glucagon to a student with severe hypoglycemia. Jacobs explains what hypoglycemia is, who is at risk, and the signs to watch for, emphasizing the importance of undesignated glucagon in schools for treating low blood sugar in insulin-dependent diabetes.
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