GlucaGen Diagnostic Kit, Glucagon (generic): Frequently Asked Questions
What is glucagon?
Glucagon is a hormone that occurs naturally in our bodies and it can raise your blood glucose level by a small amount for a short while. Glucagon may be required if you become unconscious from severe hypoglycemia and cannot swallow. Glucagon will be injected to assist your body to make more glucose immediately. You will then return to consciousness almost immediately after it's given.
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Glucagon is a hormone produced by the alpha cells in the pancreas which raises blood sugar by breaking down glycogen. Glucagon can also be injected if you experience a low blood sugar reaction.
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Why is the use of Glucagon at school such a problem?
The issue of trained unlicensed school staff to giving an injection makes many people nervous. Some schools do not have credentialed school nurses to provide training for school staff. Many as a licensed health care professional function perceive the provision of injections.
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Who trains UAPs to give Glucagon?
State laws will vary in training unlicensed assistive personnel to give Glucagon. In California, the credentialed school nurse, public health nurse or licensed physician can train UAPs to give glucagons in school. This training must include supervision, monitoring and periodic review of the procedure. Outside agencies can be used as resources for this training.
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What is technique for giving Glucagon Injection?
Glucagon is available in vials in powder form. b. It has to be reconstituted with a diluting fluid. Before reconstitution it can be stored at normal temperature. c. Use the pre-filled syringe. d. Inject the fluid in to the vial containing the glucagon powder. e. Remove the syringe and the needle and shake the glucagon vial till the powder is completely dissolved. f. Using the same syringe, withdraw the glucagon solution, raise a fold of skin by pinching and insert the needle quickly at an angle. ...
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Who authorizes the person being trained to give Glucagon?
In most states school administration designates the personnel to be trained and the credentialed school nurse trains designated personnel and must assure that they are competent
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How sure am I of possible problems with glucagon injection?
Severe side effects are very rare, although nausea and vomiting may occur occasionally. No evidence of toxicity has been reported. If your experience any other reactions which is likely to have been caused by glucagon, please contact your doctor. Back to top
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How does someone know how much glucagon and water to mix?
The GlucaGen® HypoKit® contains a vial, or bottle, with 1 mg (1 unit) of glucagon powder, as well as a disposable syringe filled with sterile water. The entire contents of the syringe is mixed with the glucagon in the vial before giving the injection. People weighing more than 55 lbs. get the full dose, less than 55 lbs. get half the 1mg dose.
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What is glucagon and why do I need it for my child?
Glucagon ( gloo ' kah - gon ) is a hormone that is produced in the pancreas by the alpha cells. When Glucagon is given by injection, it raises the blood glucose levels by causing the liver to release stored sugar into the blood stream. Glucagon is given for low blood glucose that causes seizures (uncontrolled movements), inability to respond to verbal commands (wake up) or to drink safely. ...
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How exactly, and at which steps, do insulin and glucagon regulate glycolysis and gluconeogenesis?
I won't ask for more detail than I went into in lecture... Glucagon triggers phosphorylation either of target enzymes directly, or of auxiliary enzymes which make activators or inhibitors of the metabolic enzymes. Insulin triggers the dephosphorylation of the same proteins. The target enzymes are phosphofructokinase and pyruvate kinase (glycol) and fructose bisphosphatase (GNG). ...
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If the camper is a diabetic, can a counselor administer Glucagon on a field trip?
A nurse should administer the Glucagon.
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If a student's medication, Glucagon, has expired, can another student's medication be used?
There are no laws that are written to approve this however this should only occur in a true emergency. A monitoring system should be in place in school to avoid this from happening with replacement of medication before expiration dates occur.
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Can we train unlicensed district employees to give glucagon and/or glucose gel to unconscious?
Check with the laws in your state to determine who can provide health services. In California, glucagon injections can be given by "trained", competent (as determined by the school nurse) school staff because it is considered a life-saving medication, (like epi-pens for allergic reactions) and although it is an injection, the medication dose is pre-determined, pre-measured, and ready for use. The student’s physician must authorize giving glucose gel to an unconscious student with written consent from the parent. ...
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Do I have to administer emergency medication (i.e. EpiPen or glucagon)?
If the situation requires it, you would secure emergency medical care for the delegate. However, leaders are not required to inject any medication for a student. If you are not comfortable administering emergency medication without a release from the parents, please discuss this with the parents and obtain written authorization prior to travel.
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Can the school nurse train all faculty and staff to administer epinephrine and glucagon to any student who might need it?
The school nurse must take care in training unlicensed persons to administer emergency medications. While we have permission in memos from the Office of Professions of the NY State Education Department to train unlicensed personnel to administer these two medications in the event of an emergency, the training of personnel must be done on a student specific/ medication specific basis. For example: A student has an order for glucagon to be given in an emergency. ...
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My doctor said I should always have glucagon on hand. Why?
Glucagon is another hormone produced by the pancreas. Unlike insulin, glucagon raises blood sugar levels by causing the release of glycogen from the liver. Glucagon's effect is almost instantaneous when injected into a person experiencing severe low blood sugar. Resources American Diabetes Association. (2000). Diabetes facts and figures. Retrieved March 18, 2002 from www.diabetes.org/ada/facts.asp Beaser, R.S., & Hill, J. V. The Joslin Guide to Diabetes: A Program for Managing Your Treatment. ...
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My physician has prescribed Glucagon, a medication that I will inject myself with each day. Is that covered under the health or prescription drug plan?
This self-injectible medication is covered under the Caremark prescription drug plan. A complete list of all self-injectible medications covered under the drug plan is available at the following web site:
http://www.khpa.ks.gov
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My physician has prescribed Glucagon, a medication that I will inject myself with each day. Is that covered under the medical or prescription drug plan?
This self-injectible medication is covered under the Caremark prescription drug plan. A complete list of all self-injectible medications is available at Health Plan Providers
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Can a licensed diagnostic radiologic technologist administer contrast media through a preexisting central line, administer glucagon or use a power injector?
According to the Board of Medical Examiners' (BME) regulations (N.J.A.C.13:35-6.20), a licensed diagnostic radiologic technologist is permitted to perform these functions, performed that the technologist and the facility has complied with the BMEs regulations. Any additional questions should be directed to the BME at 609-826-7100.
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