Question 1

how goes glucagon work if there is a problem to allergy shots with patients taking beta blockers?

Accepted Answer

WOrks fine: Glucagon works just fine with allergy shots, beta blockers etc. It's only secreted, however, when you need it. Why do you think your glucagon isn't working?

Question 2

if the powder in a glucagon is packed, has it likely gone bad?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Check the expiration date. If in doubt ask your doctor for a new rx.

Question 3

how to help a combative diabetic adult to administer glucagen (glucagon)?

Accepted Answer

Very carefully!: Diabetic patients with severe hypoglycemia can be a challenge because they often won't agree with you what the best course of treatment is.  As a rule, aim to give awake/conscious diabetic patients oral glucose (in any form - juice, pop, glucose gel, glucose tablets, candy, etc.).  It will be easier to convince them to take that than a shot!  save the glucagon injection for unconscious patients.

Question 4

does anyone know where i can get a glucagen (glucagon) kit if pregnant?

Accepted Answer

The pharmacy: You need to get a prescription from your doctor and get it from the pharmacy. While there, you may want to get instructions for using it.

Question 5

what is the target cell for glucagon?

Accepted Answer

Liver.. plus..: Glucagon causes the release of glucose from a tissue.  Glucose is stored as glycogen.  by far the organ with the most glycogen is the liver, and that is the main target organ.  Muscle and kidney also has some glycogen stores, and are secondary targets.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: glucagon?

Accepted Answer

A hormone: Secreted by cells in pancrease (pancrelipase) that is normally higher overnight-tells liver to make sugar for brain to use overnight, and low during day when sugars in foods are used by brain.

Always inappropriately elevated in patients with diabetes.

Some medications for diabetes can reduce glucagon to improve blood sugar.

Sometimes used asto raise  blood sugar in someone unconsious due to a very low  sugar.

Question 7

what to do if i have to have my glucagen (glucagon) used?

Accepted Answer

Safe: Hi. Glucagon is very safe and effective for treating severe hypoglycemia WITHOUT having to have the paramedics called. I make sure all my diabetics on insulin have glucagon. It's only used if patient is unconscious or can't safely eat/drink. Therefore, the other people around the diabetic need to know about the glucagon, where it is, how to use it, etc. Great drug. If you used it, GET A REFILL!

Question 8

will glucagon have to be refrigerated in order to be effective?

Accepted Answer

No: Hi. As long as glucagon is in the lyophilized (dry powder) stage, it's stable at room temp for eons. Once it's put in solution with the diluent, it's only good for 24 hours. The rule: don't put glucagon into solution until it's going to be used right then &amp; there.

Question 9

what disease would occur if there is hyposecretion of glucagon?

Accepted Answer

Loss of glucagon: People with type 1 diabetes often lose their glucagon after many years.  T1DM is a disease of the beta cell in the pancreas, and the alpha cells (which make glucagon) are initially ok.  But after many years, diabetics lose the alpha cells too.  They can't mobilize glucose from the liver and are prone to hypoglycemia.

Question 10

does creon help produce glucagon as well as enzymes?

Accepted Answer

No Glucagon: It has pancreatic enzymes lipase, protase, and amylase!

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How goes glucagon work if there is a problem to allergy shots with patients taking beta blockers?

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If the powder in a glucagon is packed, has it likely gone bad?

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How to help a combative diabetic adult to administer glucagen (glucagon)?

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Does anyone know where i can get a glucagen (glucagon) kit if pregnant?

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What is the target cell for glucagon?

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What is the definition or description of: glucagon?

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What to do if i have to have my glucagen (glucagon) used?

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Will glucagon have to be refrigerated in order to be effective?

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What disease would occur if there is hyposecretion of glucagon?

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Does creon help produce glucagon as well as enzymes?

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