Glucagon works in a manner that is generally opposite to insulin. It will labor to increase blood glucose concentration, thereby returning it toward normal levels (see Blood Glucose and Hormone Table).To accomplish this, glucagon promotes the breakdown of liver glycogen to glucose, which is released into circulation.lucagon works in a manner that is generally opposite to insulin. It will labor to increase blood glucose concentration, thereby returning it toward normal levels (see Blood Glucose and Hormone Table).
Sucrose, or table sugar, is just one type of carbohydrate. Sucrose, glucose and starch are related because they're all forms of carbohydrate. One of the essential macronutrients in foods along with protein and fat, carbohydrates supply energy to your body. Carbohydrates, which consist of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen, are classified according to their chemical makeup.
There are three main types of carbohydrates: 1  Sugar. 2  Sugar is the simplest form of carbohydrates. 3  Sugar occurs naturally in some foods, including fruits, vegetables, milk and milk products. 4  Sugars include fruit sugar (fructose), table sugar (sucrose) and milk sugar (lactose). 5  Starch.ood manufacturers also add carbohydrates to processed foods in the form of starch or added sugar. Common sources of naturally occurring carbohydrates include: 1  Fruits. 2  Vegetables. 3  Milk. 4  Nuts. 5  Grains. 6  Seeds. 7  Legumes.