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Medicines adrenalineQuestion & answer

adrenaline · Medicine question

Why can adrenaline raise blood glucose levels?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Adrenaline can raise blood glucose levels because it inhibits insulin secretion.

Sources for this answer

EpiPen Adrenaline (Epinephrine) Auto-Injector 0.3mgViatris (formerly Mylan or Upjohn) · emc · SmPC §4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products · Version 16Document updated 1 October 2025

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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