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Describe, in detail, the direct and indirect production of glucose related to insulin and diabetes.

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Blood glucose regulation is done primarily by Insulin and Glucagon. The liver functions as an important blood glucose buffer system. Both Insulin and glucagons function as important feedback control systems for maintaining a normal blood glucose concentration.

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Blood glucose regulation is done primarily by Insulin and Glucagon and can be summarized as follows :-
1. The liver functions as an important blood glucose buffer system
2. Both Insulin and glucagons function as important feedback control systems for maintaining a normal blood glucose ...

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