Glucagon is a hormone secreted by the pancreas that raises blood glucose levels. It has an opposite effect of insulin in the body. An injectable form of glucagon is available and can be considered in hypoglycemic patients (e.g., insulin overdose). In this podcast, VetGirl discusses the use of subcutaneous glucagon in veterinary medicine.
Tag words: emergency critical care, endocrine, diabetes, glucose, clinical pathology, hypoglycemia
