In the second part of the experiment, the researchers gave the mice diazoxide, a glucose - elevating drugs that is often used to treat low blood sugar, by injecting directly into the brain. (medicaldaily.com)
Prednisone increases the blood glucose concentration, while diazoxide inhibits the release of insulin into the blood stream. (smallanimalchanel.com)
Medical therapy involves use of a corticosteroid like prednisone and / or a drug like diazoxide to increase blood glucose levels. (brittonroadveterinaryclinic.com)