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What is Glucagon (GlucaGen / Baqsimi)?
Glucagon (GlucaGen / Baqsimi) is a counter-regulatory hormone · endocrine peptide studied for severe hypoglycemia (t1d/t2d) and beta-blocker overdose. Pancreatic alpha-cell peptide hormone that activates hepatic glucagon receptors, stimulating glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis to raise blood glucose; also relaxes GI smooth muscle (used in radiology).