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counterregulatory hormones

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counterregulatory hormones,
glucagons, epinephrine, growth hormones, and core tissue that work to increase blood glucose levels by stimulating glucose production, and liver output and decreasing movement of glucose into cells.


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Hypoglycemic symptoms and manifestations can be divided into those produced by the counterregulatory hormones (epinephrine/adrenaline and glucagon) triggered by the falling glucose, and the neuroglycopenic effects produced by the reduced brain sugar.
Hypoglycemia or Low Blood Sugar by peterhutch / Health, general community
Amylin (a pancreatic polypeptide), the incretins (glucagon-like peptide-1 [GLP-1] and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide [GIP]), and other glucose counterregulatory hormones (epinephrine, norepinephrine, cortisol, and growth hormone) are part of this redundant and complex neuroendocrine network that contributes to maintaining this balance.
Physiological and behavioral aspects of glycemic control and ... by Zrebiec, John / Southern Medical Journal
Metabolic Consequences of Surgical Stress and Anesthesia The stress of surgery and anesthesia results in increased secretion of counterregulatory hormones (catecholamines, cortisol, glucagon, and growth hormone) and excessive release of inflammatory cytokines, such as tumor necrosis factor-[alpha], interleukin-6 and interleukin-1[beta].
Perioperative glucose control in the diabetic or nondiabetic patient by Umpierrez, Guillermo E. / Southern Medical Journal
 
 
 
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