Insulin is a hormone normally produced in the pancreas that the body uses to lower blood glucose levels.
You are probably thinking of insulin, which is the one everybody knows is associated with controlling Diabetes. There are some other hormones that have an effect on blood sugar.
The hormone which is responsible for lowering blood sugar by accelerating glucose transport into cells is known as insulin. This hormone is produced by the pancreas.
There are several hormone which serve to raise blood glucose levels. Some examples include cortisol, epinephrine, glucagon, and growth hormone.
No, it is not. It is the amount of sugar (glucose) in your blood. This is controlled by various hormones.
glucagon
Insulin
Insulin is released, when your blood sugar rises. Insulin is secreted by the beta cells from hormone producing cells of the pancreas gland. Insulin lowers down the blood sugar level.
Insulin is secreted by the pancreas to control blood sugar levels.
Exercise requires and uses up energy. The sugar/carbohydrates in your body/blood is converted to energy for this. This removes blood sugar from your system lowering blood sugar.
The primary hormone related to glucose (blood sugar) is insulin. Insulin is produced by the pancreas.
Hormone does it controls the sugar in your blood.
Insulin.
Hormone does it controls the sugar in your blood.