Glucagon

Glucagon is a natural hormone produced by the pancreas. The medication used is a synthetic version of this hormone. Glucagon works in two main ways:

• Converting Glycogen to Glucose: Glucagon stimulates the liver to convert glycogen (a stored form of sugar in the liver) into glucose, then releasing it into the bloodstream to raise blood sugar levels.
• Producing Glucose: If glycogen stores are low, glucagon stimulates the liver to produce new glucose from other sources in the body.