What is a glucagon blood test?
This test measures the amount of glucagon in the blood. Glucagon is a hormone made by the pancreas. It helps control your body’s level of glucose (blood sugar). Glucose is your body’s main source of energy. When glucose levels drop, the pancreas releases glucagon into the bloodstream. This triggers the production of glucose. As glucose levels rise, less glucagon is released. If the pancreas doesn’t release the right amount of glucagon, it can lead to serious health problems.
Other names: glucagon blood test, hypoglycemia-glucagon test, glucagon-plasma
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