glucagon

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Oral glutamine increases circulating glucagon-like peptide 1, glucagon, and insulin concentrations in lean, obese, and type 2 diabetic subjects

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  1. noun A hormone produced by the pancreas that stimulates an increase in blood sugar levels, thus opposing the action of insulin.

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  1. Probably gluc(o)- + Greek agōn, present participle of agein, to lead, drive; see ag- in Indo-European roots.
 

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