The Role of Glucagon in Managing Your Diabetes
The Role of Glucagon in Managing Your DiabetesIf you have ever passed out or have frequent or severe episodes of hypoglycemia, first, work with yourdiabetes care team to figure out why.Then, you need to ask them if glucagon would be useful for you, especially if you take insulin.Normally, glucagon, a hormone made by the body, helps maintain a balance of glucose and insulin in thebloodstream.As insulin works to move the glucose from what you eat out of your bloodstream and into the cells, your bloodglucose level drops. However, you still need glucose for energy.To keep your blood glucose level from dropping too low in-between meals, your pancreas releases glucagon.Glucagon triggers the liver to release stored glucose, which can be used by the cells for energy.Like the hormone your body produces, the injectable medication, Glucagon, works by helping the liver produceglucose immediately.This glucose enters the bloodstream to raise your blood glucose level.It is an injectable medication to be used when a person with diabetes has lostconsciousness because of hypoglycemia, or low blood glucose.Glucagon has specific preparation instructions, so make sure you and a close friend or relative knows how touse it.It’s important to discuss Glucagon’s use with your diabetes care team, if you feel that you are at risk forpassing out from hypoglycemia.Although Diabetes is complex, it’s manageable when you have the right information and support. DiabetesCare and Education Specialists are trained to be your diabetes expert and can help you learn how tosuccessfully thrive with diabetes. You deserve nothing less!Ask your provider for a referral today! Find one at www.DiabetesEducator.org/find.This program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness,or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.PRG10076B EN TheRoleOfGlucagonInManagingYourDiabetes.pdf© The Wellness NetworkPage 1 of 1
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