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

what happens if i want to send glucagen (glucagon) hypokit to dubai what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Probably OK: Hi. Firstly, I'm SURE the glucagon emergency kit for treating severe hypoglycemia IS available from pharmacies in Dubai, so the person over there you want to send it to could just go to the pharmacy and get it. However, if you want to send it, it should be OK, since the freeze-dried powder is quite stable. If it sat in the 140-degree (or whatever temp) sun for a long time over there, maybe not!

Question 3

how does glucagon cause hyperglycemia?

Accepted Answer

Sugar production: Glucagon made by the body tells your liver to make more sugar, and when all systems are functioning properly, should not cause 'hyper'glycemia...Should result in normal sugars. Bottled glucagon given by injection as a medication an cause transient hyperglycemia because the dose is large, and that is its intended effect.

Question 4

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 5

where is glucagon and insulin is acting in the body?

Accepted Answer

All over: Glucagon acts mainly on the liver. Insulin affects virtually all the cells in the body.

Question 6

why is diabetes attributed to the hyposecrection of insulin & not to the hypersecretion of glucagon?

Accepted Answer

It's both !!: but most feel lower insulin secretion is the CAUSE of higher glucagon secretion

Question 7

does creon help produce glucagon as well as enzymes?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

low blood sugar, symptomatic. should i use glucagon or what?

Accepted Answer

Degree of symptoms: Usual protocol is that if your symptoms/signs ( like passing out or seizures) render you unable to self administer glucose (in whatever form), then another person gives you glucagon as an emergency measure and calls for medical help. Please discuss this with your physician and have an emergency plan ready.

Question 9

how does insulin and glucagon work together to control blood sugar?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes hormones: Insulin lowers blood sugar.  Glucagon raises blood sugar.  Normal blood sugar depends on the balance of the two hormones.  In type 2 diabetes, Insulin doesn't work well and glucagon is overproduced, leading to higher blood sugar.

Question 10

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.

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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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What happens if i want to send glucagen (glucagon) hypokit to dubai what should i do?

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How does glucagon cause hyperglycemia?

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

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Where is glucagon and insulin is acting in the body?

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Why is diabetes attributed to the hyposecrection of insulin & not to the hypersecretion of glucagon?

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Does creon help produce glucagon as well as enzymes?

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Low blood sugar, symptomatic. should i use glucagon or what?

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How does insulin and glucagon work together to control blood sugar?

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What is the target cell for glucagon?

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