A glucagon test measures the amount of glucagon in a patient’s blood to check for malfunctioning pancreatic or pituitary glands. Patients may need to fast before the test, and normal results show 50 to 100 picograms per milliliter of the hormone. Other hormone tests may also be requested. A glucagon test is a laboratory test […]
Glucagon is a hormone produced in the pancreas that helps restore blood glucose levels in response to low blood sugar. Diabetics may require glucagon injections if their insulin drops sugar levels too low, while those who control their diabetes with diet and exercise may be able to trigger a release of the hormone by eating […]
