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Glucose Homeostasis Control

Meaning

Glucose homeostasis control represents the complex, tightly regulated physiological process by which the body maintains blood glucose concentrations within a narrow, non-toxic range despite intermittent food intake and variable energy expenditure. This essential regulatory function is primarily orchestrated by the endocrine hormones insulin and glucagon, secreted by the pancreatic islets. Effective control is vital for preventing acute complications like hypoglycemia and mitigating the long-term vascular damage associated with chronic hyperglycemia.