N.J. Stat. § 26:2K-75: Definitions.
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- TITLE 26 HEALTH AND VITAL STATISTICS
1. As used in this act:
"Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Health.
“Emergency glucagon” means a medication used when a person with diabetes is experiencing severe hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, and cannot take sugar orally. Once injected the medication raises the injected person’s blood sugar.
"Emergency medical technician" means a person trained in basic life support services as defined in section 1 of P.L.1985, c.351 (C.26:2K-21) and who is certified by the Department of Health to provide that level of care.
“Glucagon” means a hormone that the human body produces to prevent low blood sugar, which comes in several forms including a nasal spray, auto-injectors, prefilled syringes, or a powder that must be mixed with a liquid before injecting.
L.2025, c.299, s.1.
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