MRI: Glucagon Injection for Your Scan: How it might affect your blood sugar levels - 06/2021

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MRI: Glucagon Injection for Your Scan: How it might affect your blood sugar levels

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Abstract

This handout is for patients who will receive an injection of glucagon before their magnetic resonance imaging scan. It explains possible side effects, what to do to make sure your blood sugar levels do not go too high or too low, and when to call the doctor or nurse.

Author

Radiology/Imaging Services

Publisher

University of Washington Medical Center

Date Published (original date)

2021

Revision Date

06/2021

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General Subject

Diagnostic Tests

Medicines

Specific Subject/Keyword

Injections

MRI Scan (magnetic resonance imaging scan)

Languages

English

Record ID

4920