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Low Blood Sugar in People Without Diabetes

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The pancreas is an organ that is found behind the stomach. It makes hormones and juices that help the body break down food.

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Pancreas

The pancreas is an organ that is found behind the stomach. It makes hormones and juices that help the body break down food.

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table 1Quick sources of sugar to treat low blood sugarView Largetable 1Quick sources of sugar to treat low blood sugar

3 or 4 glucose tablets

‚ ½ cup of juice or regular soda (not sugar-free)

2 tablespoons of raisins

4 or 5 saltine crackers

1 tablespoon of sugar

1 tablespoon of honey or corn syrup

6 to 8 hard candies

These sources of sugar act quickly to treat low blood sugar levels.

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Glucagon shot

To give a glucagon shot:

  1. Hold the syringe at a 90 degree angle to the lower belly or upper leg (as shown in the photograph).

  2. Quickly stick the needle in the skin and push the plunger down all the way.

  3. Remove the needle from the skin.

  4. Press down lightly on the skin where the shot was given.

  5. Turn the person onto his or her side in case he or she vomits.

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Glucagon shot

To give a glucagon shot:

  1. Hold the syringe at a 90 degree angle to the lower belly or upper leg (as shown in the photograph).

  2. Quickly stick the needle in the skin and push the plunger down all the way.

  3. Remove the needle from the skin.

  4. Press down lightly on the skin where the shot was given.

  5. Turn the person onto his or her side in case he or she vomits.

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Where to give a glucagon shot

A glucagon shot can be given in the side of the lower belly or upper leg (as shown by the shaded areas).

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Where to give a glucagon shot

A glucagon shot can be given in the side of the lower belly or upper leg (as shown by the shaded areas).

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