Patient's question:
I'd like to ask how glucagon comes about, what insulin is, and what the differences are between insulin and glucagon?Doctor's answer:
Insulin and glucagon are hormones secreted by the pancreas. The functions of these two hormones are completely opposite. Insulin reduces blood sugar, while glucagon raises blood sugar. These two hormones interact with each other to achieve balance in the body, preventing both hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia, thus ensuring the normal life-sustaining needs of the human body. Once this balance is disrupted, various inflammatory conditions may reappear.