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What glands are responsible for maintaining blood sugar levels?
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Primarily pancreas: The pancreas makes both Insulin which is important for storing glucose in cells as well as glucagon which releases glucose (primarily from the liver) when blood sugars are low. The liver is an important organ for sugar storage and release. Fat also provides a fuel reservoir.
Answered 12/27/2014
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