Glucagon Pens for Hypoglycemia Treatment

Glucagon pens are emergency kits used to treat severe hypoglycemia in individuals with diabetes. They contain glucagon hormone to raise blood sugar levels quickly.

Glucagon Pens FAQ

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What is a glucagon pre-filled pen?

The new glucagon pre-filled pen, Ogluo® will help treat severe hypoglycaemia in adults, adolescents and children aged two years and over, research has shown. Unlike current glucagon emergency kits, Ogluo is a reliable two-step administration of glucagon through a pre-filled pen in case of a severe hypoglycaemic episode.

What is ogluo glucagon pen?

Ogluo is a first-of-a-kind prefilled glucagon pen specifically designed for the rapid and easy treatment of a hypoglycaemic episode. Current glucagon treatments on the market require a number of steps to mix the glucagon powder and liquid prior to administration.

What is GlucaGen ®?

GlucaGen® is a version of glucagon. This is a natural hormone used to treat severe hypoglycaemia. It has the opposite efect of insulin and helps the liver to change something called glycogen into glucose. When your blood glucose levels are too low. A hormone produced by an organ in the body called the pancreas.

How does glucagon work?

When injected, glucagon is absorbed into the blood stream and travels to the liver where it signals the liver to release glucose into the blood. Glucagon can be expected to take about 10-15 minutes to raise blood glucose back to safer levels. Glucagon is for use when someone is suffering severe hypoglycemia and is unable to treat themselves.

What is a glucagon emergency pen?

Ogluo® is a two-step glucagon emergency pen for treating severe hypoglycaemia in patients aged 2 years and older. The injectable pre-filled pen is available in 0.5mg and 1mg doses.

Can a prefilled glucagon pen treat severe hypoglycaemia?

The first pre-filled pen specifically designed for treating severe hypoglycaemia has been released in the UK. Ogluo is a first-of-a-kind prefilled glucagon pen specifically designed for the rapid and easy treatment of a hypoglycaemic episode.