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Using glucagon: For patients on insulin and their caregivers - 06/2013

Using glucagon: For patients on insulin and their caregivers
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Abstract

This handout describes the use of glucagon, an emergency medicine used for hypoglycemia (when blood sugar drops too low). Text and illustrations cover step-by-step instructions, what to teach family and friends about using glycagon, and how to recognize and treat early symptoms of hypoglycemia.

Author
Patient Care Services
Publisher
University of Washington Medical Center
Date Published (original date)
2004
Revision Date
06/2013
General Subject
Injuries and First Aid
Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
Patient Care Procedures & Instructions
Specific Subject/Keyword
Injections
Medicine Teaching
Hypoglycemia
Languages
Chinese
English
Russian
Spanish
Record ID
2878