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  1. Healthline
    https://www.healthline.com/health/type-1-diabetes/glucagon-injection-how-to-administer

    Glucagon Injection: How to Administer and More

    • Learn how to use glucagon injection to treat severe hypoglycemia in people with type 1 diabetes. Find out how to mix, store, and administer glucagon, and what to do in an emergency.… See more

    Overview

    •There are two types of glucagon injection: one you mix just before injecting, and one that’s premixed in an auto-injector.
    •In case of severe hypoglycemia, you may not be abl… See more

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    What is a glucagon injection?

    A glucagon injection is an emergency medical device for people with type 1 diabetes. It’s used to treat severely low blood sugar.
    The injectio… See more

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    How to administer a glucagon injection

    Mix kit
    With this type of glucagon kit, you have to premix the medicine before you can inject it. Even so, it should only take a minute or two. Here a… See more

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    Are there any side effects?

    Side effects may include:
    •nausea
    •vomiting
    •irritation at the injection site
    •headache… See more

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    Can a glucagon injection reverse a low blood sugar?
    When your blood sugar is a little low, a condition known as hypoglycemia, you can usually treat it with high-sugar foods or glucose tablets. The condition commonly occurs in people with diabetes. But severe hypoglycemia is life threatening. One way to quickly reverse dangerously low blood sugar is with a glucagon injection.
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    Overview
    What is a glucagon injection?
    How to administer a glucagon injection
    Are there any side effects?
    Can a glucagon injection reverse a low blood sugar?
     

  1. Glucose

    Common brand names: Glutose-5

    This product is used to treat low blood sugar levels.

    May Treat: Hypoglycemic disorder

    Brand Names: Glutose-5 · BD Glucose · Dex4 Glucose · Dex4 Glucose Pouch Pack · Dex4 Glucose Quick Dissolve and more

    Drug Class: Agents to treat Hypoglycemia (Hyperglycemics) · Dietary Product - Sweeteners · Nutritional Product - Carbohydrates, Oral

    Availability: Prescription sometimes needed

    Precautions

    • Read instructions carefully
    • Know signs of low blood sugar
    • Teach family signs of low sugar and how to treat.
    • Check blood glucose levels regularly
    • Check expiration date and keep a supply available.

    For informational purposes only. Consult a medical professional for advice.

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    Can a glucagon injection reverse a low blood sugar?
    When your blood sugar is a little low, a condition known as hypoglycemia, you can usually treat it with high-sugar foods or glucose tablets. The condition commonly occurs in people with diabetes. But severe hypoglycemia is life threatening. One way to quickly reverse dangerously low blood sugar is with a glucagon injection.

    Glucagon Injection: How to Administer and More - Healthline

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    How do you inject glucagon?
    Inject the glucagon into the muscle. Insert the needle into the skin in one quick motion at a 90-degree angle (straight up and down). Use your thumb to push the plunger all the way down to inject the medication (see Figure 6). Only inject the glucagon through the person’s clothing if you cannot remove the clothing from the injection site quickly.

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    Can you inject glucagon if you have hypoglycemia?
    There are two types of glucagon injection: one you mix just before injecting, and one that’s premixed in an auto-injector. In case of severe hypoglycemia, you may not be able to administer glucagon yourself, so friends and family should be taught how. Always get emergency medical assistance or consult with your doctor after using glucagon.

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    How does a medication lower blood sugar?
    Each class of medicine works in a different way to lower blood sugar. A medication may work by: Causing the pancreas to make and release more insulin. Limiting the liver's ability to make and release sugar. Blocking the action of enzymes in the intestines that break down carbohydrates, slowing how quickly cells take in carbohydrates.

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  3. Cleveland Clinic
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/drugs/18952...

    Dextrose, Glucose injection solution - Cleveland Clinic

  4. Healthgrades
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  5. Mayo Clinic
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    How To Use an Emergency Glucagon Injection Kit

    Jul 17, 2023 · Learn how to prepare and administer an emergency glucagon injection kit for low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Find out what to do after the treatment and how to safely get rid of the kit.

  9. CDC
    https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/treatment/treatment...

    Treatment of Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia) | Diabetes | CDC

  10. American Diabetes Association
    https://diabetes.org/health-wellness/medication/...

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  11. Cleveland Clinic
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