glucagon
/ˈɡluːkəɡɑːn/
noun
- A hormone produced by the pancreas that raises blood sugar levels by causing the liver to release stored glucose.
- When blood sugar drops too low, the body releases glucagon to bring it back up.
- Doctors use glucagon injections to treat severe low blood sugar in people with diabetes.
- The emergency kit contained a glucagon pen for diabetic emergencies.