Test for Diabetes Checks If the Liver Is Responding
2 min readOct 13, 2020
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Glucagon is a hormone that prevents blood glucose levels from dropping too low by stimulating the liver to convert stored glycogen into glucose. This is a critical physiological feedback loop between the liver and the pancreas, where glucagon acts as a messenger. It’s a delicate balance — too much glucagon and sugar production in the liver spikes, resulting in potentially harmful elevated blood sugar…