Glucose Definitions

Insulin

A hormone produced in the pancreas that regulates the amount of sugar in the blood by stimulating cells to absorb and metabolize glucose.

Glucose

A simple sugar produced when carbohydrates are broken down in the small intestine. Primary source of energy

Glycogen

It is a large molecule produced in the liver, although it is also stored in the muscle and fat cells. The main way the body stores glucose for later use.

Gluconeogenesis

The formation of glucose, especially by the liver, from non carbohydrate sources

Ketoacidosis

accumulation of ketones in the body, resulting from extensive breakdown of fats and proteins because of faulty carbohydrate metabolism

Ketones

acid compounds that form in the blood when the body breaks down fats and proteins

Amino Acids

noncarbohydrate sources

Glycolysis

the breakdown of glucose by enzymes, releasing energy and Pyruvic Acid.

Glycogenolysis

the splitting up of glycogen in the liver, yielding glucose. Glycogen is broken down into glucose to provide immediate energy and to maintain blood glucose levels during fasting.