Blood Sugar Levels

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  • Blood Sugar Levels
    • When you eat, your sugar level increases due to having more sugar in your blood and therefore giving you more energy.
    • When you exercise, your sugar level decreases due to having less sugar in your blood and therefore having less energy.
    • If you have high blood sugar levels then you have lots of Glucose in your blood.
      • To make  your sugar level normal again, the Glucose must be converted into Glycogen (bigger molecules of Glucose) by producing Insulin.
        • Insulin is a HORMONE.
      • Glucose is SOLUBLE which means it  can dissolve in water and can be easily released into the blood.
    • If you have low blood sugar levels then you have lots of Glycogen in your blood.
      • To make your sugar level normal again, the Glycogen must be converted into Glucose (smaller Glycogen molecules) by producing Glucagon.
        • Glucagon is a HORMONE.
      • Glycogen is INSOLUBLE which means it cannot be dissolved in water and can easily be stored in the liver cells.

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