and this hormone binds to glucagon receptors in the liver. This binding stimulates breakdown of glycogen and the release of glucose into the circulation. Although glucose is the main mediator of ...

Medically reviewed by Suzanne Fisher, RDHypoglycemia (low blood sugar) treatments will depend on the severity of symptoms and ...

Insufficient hepatic stores of glycogen may be present in conditions ... has been reported post-marketing following continuous glucagon infusion and resolved with discontinuation of the glucagon.