Compensatory Mechanisms of Hypoglycemia
Posted on September 24th, 2007 by gabriel
The body responds to hypoglycemia by producing and releasing counterregulatory hormones, such as glucagon and epinephrine. Usually, this process begins when the glucose level falls below 60 mg/dl.Glucagon, a hormone secreted by the alpha cells of the islets of Langerhans, plays an important role in restoring the blood glucose level to normal. It stimulates the [...]
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