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Results 1 - 10 of 16 for glucagon
  1. Glucagon blood test 
    A glucagon blood test measures the amount of a hormone called glucagon in your blood. Glucagon is produced by specific cells in the pancreas. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003716.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Glucagonoma 
    ... which leads to an excess of the hormone glucagon in the blood. ... islet cells produce too much of the hormone glucagon. The cause is unknown. Genetic factors play a ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000326.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors 
    ... bowel Vomiting blood (occasionally) Glucagonomas make the hormone glucagon, which helps the body raise blood sugar level. ... tolerance test Secretin stimulation test for pancreas Blood glucagon level Blood insulin C-peptide level Blood insulin ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000393.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Obesity 
    ... have made lifestyle changes. Recently, some medicines called glucagon-like peptide-1 agonists (GLP-1 agonists) and ... called a dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide and glucagon like peptide-1 receptor agonist have shown great ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007297.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Diabetes - when you are sick 
    ... you take insulin, you should also have a glucagon emergency treatment kit prescribed by your provider. Always ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000079.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Low blood sugar - self-care 
    ... to call for emergency help. How to inject glucagon, a hormone that increases your blood sugar. Your ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000085.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Type 2 diabetes - what to ask your doctor 
    ... medical alert bracelet or necklace? Should I have glucagon at home? Ask your provider about symptoms that ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000217.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Chronic pancreatitis 
    ... food. It also produces the hormones insulin and glucagon. When scarring of the pancreas occurs, the organ ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000221.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Pancreatic cancer 
    ... The pancreas also makes and releases insulin and glucagon. These are hormones that help the body control ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000236.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Pancreatic pseudocyst 
    ... food. It also produces the hormones insulin and glucagon. Pancreatic pseudocysts most often develop after an episode ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000272.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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