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Dear {{caregiversNameFilter}},
I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to share some important information about my child, {{childsNameFilter}}. {{childsNameFilter}} has diabetes, so it's important to keep a close eye on their blood sugar levels throughout the day and to be prepared to step in if needed.
A serious complication of diabetes is low blood sugar which can be life-threatening if left untreated. Low blood sugar occurs when blood sugar levels drop below 70 mg/dL. Signs and symptoms may include shakiness, dizziness, confusion, combative behavior, fatigue, and difficulty speaking. My child's symptoms are: {{symptomsFilter}}.
Here is what to do for low blood sugar:
1. Address it immediately.
If {{childsNameFilter}} is below 70 mg/dL (mild) or below 54 mg/dL (moderate), it is recommended to treat promptly with 15 grams of oral fast-acting carbohydrates (e.g., glucose tablets, fruit snacks, juice). Then, retest in 15 minutes and repeat the process until their target blood sugar level is reached.
In these cases, low blood sugar snacks or glucose tablets for {{childsNameFilter}} can be found in {{locationSnacksFilter}}.
2. Recognize when something more is needed.
There are times when eating or drinking isn't enough to correct low blood sugar and it becomes an emergency. For example, if {{childsNameFilter}} is:
- Unable or unwilling to eat or drink
- Feels like passing out
- Passes out or has a seizure
In emergencies like those stated above, they have a ready-to-use rescue pen called Gvoke HypoPen® to treat very low blood sugar. It can be found in {{locationGvokeFilter}}. I ask that you please watch this instructional video to learn how to use it: https://bit.ly/3TAIsv9. After using Gvoke HypoPen, make sure to turn them on their side if they are passed out and call for emergency help.
If there are any questions or if you need further clarification on helping {{childsNameFilter}}, please feel free to contact me. Thank you sincerely for your attention to this matter and your support.
Best Regards,
{{gardiansNameFilter}}
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Indication
GVOKE (glucagon) is a prescription medicine used to treat very low blood sugar in adults and children ages 2 years and above with diabetes.
Important Safety Information
- Do not use GVOKE if you:
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- Have a tumor in the gland on top of your kidneys, called a pheochromocytoma because of the risk of a substantial increase in blood pressure
- Have a tumor in your pancreas called an insulinoma because of the risk of low blood sugar
- Are allergic to glucagon or any inactive ingredient in GVOKE. Stop using GVOKE and seek immediate medical attention if you experience any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction such as rash, difficulty breathing, or low blood pressure
- Before using GVOKE, tell your doctor about all the medicines you take and your medical conditions, including if you have not had food or water for a long time (prolonged fasting or starvation), have low blood sugar that does not go away (chronic hypoglycemia), or have a history of a skin rash called necrolytic migratory erythema (commonly associated with glucagon-producing tumors)
- The most common side effects reported in adults are nausea, vomiting, swelling at the injection site, and headache
- The most common side effects reported in children are nausea, low blood sugar, vomiting, headache, abdominal pain, high blood sugar, pain or redness at injection site, and hives
- Inform caregivers on the Instructions for Use of GVOKE, and symptoms of severe hypoglycemia, which include unconsciousness and seizures or convulsions
- Store in original container until time of use, and at room temperature between 68°F to 77°F (20° C to 25° C)
- You are encouraged to report side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit http://www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088
Please talk to your doctor and see full Prescribing Information and Patient Information Guide for GVOKE.
