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Medications›Glucagon

Glucagon

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.
Dr. Stanley Schwartz
Dr. Stanley Schwartzreviewed this
Endocrinology 54 years experience
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Diabetes drug

BrandsGlucagen

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Common

Vomiting
Nausea
Rash

Serious

Low blood pressure
Hypersensitivity

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A 31-year-old member asked:
What is glucagon?
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Hypersecretion of glucagon
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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 is the condition where there is under secretion of glucagon?
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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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How does insulin and glucagon work together?
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