The pancreas monitors and controls the level of sugar in our blood. When blood glucose concentration falls below the ideal range, the pancreas secretes glucagon which makes the liver break down glycogen, converting it back into glucose. If there is too much sugar in the blood the pancreas produces insulin (hormone) that results in the excess sugar being stored in the liver as glycogen.
Diabetes is the pancreas is not producing enough insulin, it can be controlled by diet or the person may need insulin injections. Injected insulin allows glucose to be taken into the body cells and converted into glycogen in the liver stopping the concentration of glucose in the blood from getting too high. As the blood glucose levels fall, natural glucagon makes sure glycogen is converted back to glucose.
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