It is important to maintain a constant blood sugar level as the right amount of sugar is needed in order for cells to carry out respiration and create energy for everyday living.
Blood sugar levels are monitored and controlled by the pancreas.
If your blood sugar lvels are too high, insulin is released to covert the glucose into glycogen which is stored int the liver.
If your blood sugar levels are too low, glucagon (for when the glucose is gone) breaks up the glycogen stored in the liver to form glucose and releases it back into the bloodstream.
If you have type 1 diabetes then your body doesn't make insulin. You have to monitor your blood sugar levels and control them with insulin injections, your diet and exercise.
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