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Carbohydrate caloric agent; monosaccharide.
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The glycemic index(GI) is a ranking of carbohydrate foods individuals with diabetes use to manage their disease. This ranking is based on the rate carbohydrates affect blood glucose levels relative to glucose or white bread.
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GLUCAGON (GLOO ka gon) occurs naturally in the body. It increases blood sugar. This medicine is used as an emergency treatment for severely low blood sugar in diabetic patients, especially if they are not able to take sugar by mouth. It is also used as a diagnostic aid in X-ray examinations of the stomach and other digestive organs.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Antihypoglycemic agent; biosynthetic (recombinant DNA-derived) form of human glucagon hormone prepared using special laboratory strains of nonpathogenic Escherichia coli or Saccharomyces cerevisiae .
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A glucagon test measures the amount of a hormone called glucagon in your blood. Glucagon is produced by cells in the pancreas.
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DIAZOXIDE (dye az OX ide) helps to treat low blood sugar when too much insulin is produced.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Nondiuretic hypotensive and antihypoglycemic agent; structurally related to the thiazide diuretics.
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DIAZOXIDE (dye az OX ide) helps to reduce blood pressure in an emergency situation. It is not for regular use in the reduction of blood pressure.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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DIAZOXIDE (dye az OX ide) helps to treat low blood sugar when too much insulin is produced.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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