How does the body control blood sugar?

The level of sugar (glucose) in the blood is monitored by the pancreas. When blood sugar is too high, the hormone insulin is produced by the pancreas and released into the blood stream. Insulin promotes sugar absorption in the tissues. In the case of too much glucose, the liver and muscle cells can store excess blood sugar as glycogen.

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