What does glucagon do to increase the blood glucose level?

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Dr Rohinipriyanka Pondugula

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Glucagon counteracts and helps regulate your blood glucose levels. Glucagon also triggers your liver to convert stored glucose (glycogen) into a usable form and then release it into your bloodstream

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Answered 24/07/2025

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