Learning About How to Give Glucagon Nasal Spray
People with diabetes sometimes get very low blood sugar. If they can't safely eat or drink, they need glucagon right away. This raises the blood sugar quickly. Glucagon can be given as a shot or a nasal spray. You may need to give this to someone during a low blood sugar emergency.
Glucagon nasal spray is absorbed through the membranes in the nose. It doesn't have to be inhaled. It will work even if the person getting the medicine has a cold. Follow the directions with the device.
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Current as of: October 2, 2023
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