Objective—Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) exerts beneficial antidiabetic actions via effects on pancreatic β- and α-cells. Previous studies have focused on the improvements in β-cell function ...

G-protein coupled receptors regulate hormone secretions in the pancreas. Learn how the complex signaling features of these receptors are illuminating diabetes research. Diabetes results from ...

In addition to being the main source of energy, glucose is utilized in other pathways, such as glycogen and lipid ... of the hormones insulin and glucagon. How do such hormones influence the ...

This includes the liver, which becomes less able to convert glucose into glycogen. When carbohydrate is digested it is broken down into glucose, which raises the overall blood glucose level.

The liver and pancreas are the main actors in glucose metabolism, but not the only ones. Muscles, adipose tissue and the brain play different roles. However, the prize for the best new actor in ...

Plant-based snacks have been engineered to be digested slowly and provide sustained dextrose release into the blood stream ...

A glucometer and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to measure the plasma levels of glucose and glucagon ...

Homeostasis and temperature regulation Homeostasis and water balance Control of blood glucose concentration Type 1 and type 2 diabetes Role of glucagon in blood sugar levels – Higher ...