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Glucagon

by Cathy Parkes October 22, 2019 Updated: December 29, 2021

Glucagon

Glucagon is a hyperglycemic agent used to treat severe hypoglycemia when a patient is unable to take oral glucose (e.g., unconscious patient). Administer via IM or IV. Provide food as soon as patient is able to safely swallow.

HINT: When the glucose is all GONE, take glucagon. 

To learn more about hypoglycemia, check out our video on diabetes complications.

Check out our full article on glucagon!

Cathy Parkes
Cathy Parkes


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