(BPT) - In honor of National Diabetes Awareness Month, 14-year-old Shiloh Wilmoth had his dream come true: meeting professional football player Noah Gray, who, like Shiloh, lives with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Their encounter - made possible by Gvoke HypoPen® (glucagon injection), in partnership with Beyond Type 1's Let's Talk Lows campaign - highlighted that diabetes should not limit passions or potential.
Through his determination and the support of his family, Shiloh has persevered as a star quarterback on his local league until recently. Unfortunately, the fear of hypoglycemia and a lack of understanding and education of how to help someone experiencing a low blood sugar event have caused concern on his team, and he was recently benched. As you can imagine, this has been a difficult blow for Shiloh, as he loves playing football. This wasn't an isolated event, either, as Shiloh has often been counted out for living with diabetes and has spent years working to prove himself.
Shiloh recently got the surprise of a lifetime with tickets to see his favorite player play in Las Vegas on November 26. But the real thrill was meeting his idol Noah Gray before the game and seeing that he also carries Gvoke HypoPen®. Noah manages T1D while thriving as a professional athlete, inspiring Shiloh that his own football dreams are achievable. Their meeting was a touching reminder that diabetes does not have to stand in the way of big dreams.
Shiloh's story exemplifies that diabetes does not have to derail big dreams. It starts with proper education, a solid support system and a fully equipped diabetes toolkit that includes all the tools you need. This includes a ready-to-use glucagon, like Gvoke HypoPen®, that can help you treat very low blood sugar.
"Noah Gray is my hero because he shows me that nothing can stop you from doing what you love," said Shiloh. 'Meeting him gives me the courage I need to follow my dreams, too."
Gvoke HypoPen® is a ready-to-use glucagon rescue pen that diabetes patients taking insulin or other medications known to cause low blood sugar should carry to be prepared to treat very low blood sugar. 'We hope Shiloh's inspirational story opens minds, touches hearts and rallies communities to champion people with diabetes,' said Xeris Pharmaceuticals Vice President of Marketing Christina Kline. 'Through collective efforts in understanding, educating, and encouraging, we create an environment where everyone can flourish. It's about ensuring that no one feels constrained or diminished due to their condition."
Learn more about Shiloh's story and watch the video here.
INDICATION AND SAFETY SUMMARY
GVOKE is a prescription medicine used to treat very low blood sugar (severe hypoglycemia) in adults and kids with diabetes ages 2 years and above. It is not known if GVOKE is safe and effective in children under 2 years of age.
WARNINGS
Do not use GVOKE if:
- you have a tumor in the gland on top of your kidneys (adrenal gland), called a pheochromocytoma.
- you have a tumor in your pancreas called an insulinoma.
- you are allergic to glucagon or any other inactive ingredient in GVOKE.
GVOKE MAY CAUSE SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS, INCLUDING:
High blood pressure. GVOKE can cause high blood pressure in certain people with tumors in their adrenal glands.
Low blood sugar. GVOKE can cause low blood sugar in certain people with tumors in their pancreas called insulinomas by making too much insulin in their bodies.
Serious allergic reaction. Call your doctor or get medical help right away if you have a serious allergic reaction including:
- rash
- difficulty breathing
- low blood pressure
COMMON SIDE EFFECTS
The most common side effects of GVOKE in adults include:
- nausea
- vomiting
- swelling at the injection site
- headache
The most common side effects of GVOKE in children include:
- nausea
- low blood sugar
- high blood sugar
- vomiting
- abdominal pain
- headache
- pain or redness at the injection site
- itching
These are not all the possible side effects of GVOKE. For more information, ask your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You are encouraged to report side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch,
BEFORE USING
Before using GVOKE, tell your doctor about all your medical conditions, including if you:
- have adrenal gland problems
- have a tumor in your pancreas
- 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)
- are pregnant or plan to become pregnant
- are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
HOW TO USE
- Read the detailed Instructions for Use that come with GVOKE.
- Use GVOKE exactly how your healthcare provider tells you to use it
- Make sure your relatives, close friends, and caregivers know where you store GVOKE and how to use it the right way before you need their help.
- Act quickly. Having very low blood sugar for a period may be harmful.
- Your healthcare provider will tell you how and when to use GVOKE.
- After giving GVOKE, your caregiver should call for emergency medical help right away.
- If you do not respond after 15 minutes, your caregiver may give you another dose, if available. Tell your healthcare provider each time you use GVOKE. Low blood sugar may happen again after receiving an injection of GVOKE. Your diabetes medicine may need to be changed.
HOW TO STORE
- Keep GVOKE in the foil pouch until you are ready to use it.
- Store GVOKE at temperatures between 68°F and 77°F.
- Do not keep it in the refrigerator or let it freeze.
Keep GVOKE and all medicines out of the reach of children.
For more information, call 1-877-937-4737 or go to www.GvokeGlucagon.com.
Please see patient information here.
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