How is blood sugar level controlled?
Blood glucose levels are regulated by glucagon and insulin which are both very important hormones manufactured in pancreas. Glucagon and insulin are produced in the alpha and beta pancreatic cells of the islets of Langerhans respectively. As soon as blood glucose level drops, glucagon is secreted and triggers the production of glucose. After the proper blood glucose level is reached, the release of glucagon stops and the produced insulin starts facilitating the consumption of glucose within the cells. This biological cycle starts again as soon as the levels of insulin and glucose in the blood stream drop. Maintenance of the glucose blood level within the normal range is extremely important. Otherwise, hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia may occur. The primary is a typical diabetic state and in a long term involves the risk for numerous and serious complications. The latest may lead to a severe emergency and if untreated, can be fatal.
