 HIERARCHY of Hypoglycemia - Counterregulation
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| Level 1: |
Attenuation of Insulin-Sensitvity
("physiological Insulin-Resistence") |
| Level 2: |
Suppression of Insulin-Secretion |
| Level 3: |
Stimulation of Glucagon-Sensitivity |
| Level 4: |
Stimulation of Glucagon - Secretion |
| Level 5: |
Stimulation of the autonomic adrenergic nervous system |
| Level 6: |
Potentiation of counterregulation
(Cortisol, Growth hormone, Endorphins) |
