Blood Glucose (Glucose) and Insulin: How the Body Moves Dietary Sugar Into Cells for Energy Homeostasis
Blood glucose, or glucose in the bloodstream, is the principal circulating monosaccharide used by many tissues to generate energy. Glucose is derived primarily from dietary carbohydrates and, to a lesser extent, from endogenous production. After meals, carbohydrate digestion yields glucose that is absorbed into the circulation, raising blood glucose concentration. The body must then restore… Read More »