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14-September-2008 18:38:41 - sugar regulation Glucose Glucose Blood sugar regulation is the process by which the levels of blood sugar, primarily glucose, are maintained by the body. Mechanisms of blood sugar regulation Blood sugar levels are regulated by negative feedback in order to keep the body in homeostasis. The levels of glucose in the blood are monitored by the cells in the pancreas's Islets of Langerhans. If the blood glucose level falls to dangerous levels as in very heavy exercise or lack of food for extended periods, the Alpha cells of the pancreas release glucagon, a hormone whose effects on liver cells act to increase blood glucose levels. They convert glycogen storage into glucose this process is called glycogenolysis. The glucose is released into the bloodstream, increasing blood sugar levels. There are also several other causes for an increase in blood sugar levels. Among them are the 'stress' hormones such as adrenaline, several of the steroids, infections, trauma, and of course, the ingestion of food. When levels of blood sugar rise, whether as a result of glycogen conversion, or from digestion of a meal, a different hormone is released from beta cells found in the Islets of Langerhans in the pancreas. This hormone, insulin, causes the liver to convert more glucose into glycogen this process is called glycogenesis, and to force about 2/3 of body cells primarily muscle and fat tissue cells to take up glucose from the blood, thus decreasing blood sugar levels. Insulin also provides signals to several other body systems, and is the chief regulatory metabolic control in humans. Diabetes mellitus type 1 is caused by insufficient or non-existent production of insulin, while type 2 is primarily due to a decreased response to insulin in the tissues of the body insulin resistance. Both types of diabetes, if untreated, result in too much glucose remaining in the blood hyperglycemia and many of the same complications. Also, too much insulin and/or exercise without enough corresponding food intake in diabetics can result in low blood sugar hypoglycemia. Hormones that influence blood glucose level Hormone Tissue of Origin Metabolic Effect Effect on Blood Glucose Insulin Pancreatic β Cells 1 Enhances entry of glucose into cells; 2 Enhances storage of glucose as glycogen, or conversion to fatty acids; 3 Enhances synthesis of fatty acids and proteins; 4 Suppresses breakdown of proteins into amino acids, of adipose tissue into free fatty acids. Lowers Somatostatin Pancreatic D Cells 1 Suppresses glucagon release from α cells acts locally; 2 Suppresses release of Insulin, Pituitary tropic hormones, gastrin and secretin. Raises Glucagon Pancreatic α cells 1 Enhances release of glucose from glycogen; 2 Enhances synthesis of glucose from amino acids or fatty acids. Raises Epinephrine Adrenal medulla 1 Enhances release of glucose from glycogen; 2 Enhances release of fatty acids from adipose tissue. Raises Cortisol Adrenal cortex 1 Enhances gluconeogenesis; 2 Antagonizes Insulin. Raises ACTH Anterior pituitary 1 Enhances release of cortisol; 2 Enhances release of fatty acids from adipose tissue. Raises Growth Hormone Anterior pituitary Antagonizes Insulin Raises Thyroxine Thyroid 1 Enhances release of glucose from glycogen; 2 Enhances absorption of sugars from intestine Raises v d e Endocrinology Fields Pediatric endocrinology Psychoneuroendocrinology Neuroendocrinology Reproductive endocrinology Other Blood sugar regulation Calcium metabolism Endocrine glands Retrieved from http://en..org/wiki/Blood_sugar_regulation Categories: Diabetes | Medical conditions related to obesity | Nutrition | Endocrinology Views Article Discussion this page History Personal tools Log in / create account Navigation Main page Contents Featured content Current events Random article Search Go Search Interaction Community portal Recent changes Contact Donate to Help Toolbox What links here Related changes Upload file Special pages Printable version Permanent link Cite this page Languages Français This page was last modified on 6 May 2008, at 14:53
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