糖尿病是一种平衡的行为，特别是当你服用降低血糖（血糖），尤其是磺酰脲类的胰岛素或口服药物时。如果你做了无计划的活动，跳过一顿饭，或者给自己过多的胰岛素，你的血糖水平可以倾向，你很快就可以开发出低血糖。

Low blood sugar, also known as低血糖, can cause you to have poor judgment or even lose consciousness. When you have severe hypoglycemia, it means you can’t swallow glucose-containing foods or drinks on your own to bring your levels back up.

When this happens, you’ll need to turn to glucagon.

Glucagon

胰高血糖素 - 一种提高血糖水平的激素 - 用于治疗严重的低血基血症。葡萄糖被吸入鼻子或皮肤下施用的注射。

If you use insulin or a sulfonylurea to manage your diabetes, it’s a good idea to keep a glucagon kit with you in case of emergencies. You should also stash a second kit at work or in your car for extra security. Make sure your family, friends, and coworkers know how to use it in case of emergency.

Check that you have an active prescription for glucagon. Before buying glucagon, check the expiration date—it should have at least a year of shelf life remaining.

Researchers have worked hard to bring us a future where glucagon delivery isn’t a multistep process. They have developed glucagon products that require no mixing or injection. Their goal? A fast hypoglycemia treatment that lessens a caregiver’s stress during a tense emergency situation—and saves lives.

Glucagon products now available in the U.S. and Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved:

Nasal Powder

Eli Lilly and Co.’s powder glucagon uses a device similar in size to a typical nasal spray to drive powdered glucagon into your nose, where it’s absorbed into the bloodstream.

这是一个快速，一步的过程。因为它没有针，所以可怕的照顾者可怕，更容易正确交付。像目前的治疗一样，鼻胰腺可以给予无意识的人。

预混合，货架稳定笔

Xeris Pharmaceuticals’ device works similarly to EpiPens and other pens prefilled with medicines, such as insulin and type 2 injectable drugs. The device will contain a stable form of glucagon that’s already dissolved into liquid.

Because the glucagon is premixed, the caregiver simply removes the cap and injects it into the person with severe hypoglycemia. The pen pushes glucagon into the system as quickly as a glucagon kit.

How to administer mixed glucagon

护理人员需要：

1. Remove the seal from the vial of powder and the needle cover from the syringe.
2. 将针插入小瓶中，然后将柱塞推入粉末中。
3. 轻轻卷或旋流小瓶以将粉末溶解在液体中，直至澄清。
4. Draw the solution back into the syringe.
5. Inject into the outer mid-thigh or arm muscle of the person with severe hypoglycemia.
6. Turn the person on his or her side in case of vomiting, a common side effect.

But remember, these are general rules, and you should always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for how to safely administer their glucagon. If you have further questions, be sure to contact your doctor.