<P> If the blood glucose level falls to dangerous levels ( as during very heavy exercise or lack of food for extended periods ) , the alpha cells of the pancreas release glucagon , a hormone whose effects on liver cells act to increase blood glucose levels . They convert glycogen into glucose ( this process is called glycogenolysis ) . The glucose is released into the bloodstream , increasing blood sugar . Hypoglycemia , the state of having low blood sugar , is treated by restoring the blood glucose level to normal by the ingestion or administration of dextrose or carbohydrate foods . It is often self - diagnosed and self - medicated orally by the ingestion of balanced meals . In more severe circumstances , it is treated by injection or infusion of glucagon . </P>
<P> If the blood glucose level falls to dangerous levels ( as during very heavy exercise or lack of food for extended periods ) , the alpha cells of the pancreas release glucagon , a hormone whose effects on liver cells act to increase blood glucose levels . They convert glycogen into glucose ( this process is called glycogenolysis ) . The glucose is released into the bloodstream , increasing blood sugar . Hypoglycemia , the state of having low blood sugar , is treated by restoring the blood glucose level to normal by the ingestion or administration of dextrose or carbohydrate foods . It is often self - diagnosed and self - medicated orally by the ingestion of balanced meals . In more severe circumstances , it is treated by injection or infusion of glucagon . </P>
the hormone that helps release more glucose into the blood is called
the hormone that helps release more glucose into the blood is called
glucagon
glucagon