Glucagon
Glucagon is a hormone produced by the pancreas that works to regulate blood sugar levels. It is released when blood sugar levels are too low, and its primary function is to increase glucose levels in the blood. Glucagon is important for maintaining good health, as it helps to prevent hypoglycemia, a condition in which blood sugar drops dangerously low, leading to confusion, dizziness and even coma. In some cases, glucagon can be used in emergency situations to quickly raise the blood sugar levels of someone who has passed out due to hypoglycemia. Glucagon can also be used for weight loss, as it helps increase the burning of stored energy in the body, leading to reduced body fat levels.
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1 journal(s) foundPancreas
ISSN: Coming Soon
Type: Open Access Journal
Editor: Giuseppe Maulucci, Assistant professor,
Catholic University Medical School,
Rome.
JPA concentrates on the entire spectrum of the pancreatic gland aspects: normal function, etiology, epidemiology, prevention, genetics, pathophisiology, diagnosis, surgical and medical management of pancreatic diseases including cancer, inflammatory diseases, diabetes mellitus, cystic fibrosis and other congenital disorders.