Blood sugar regulation cells in the pancreatic islets are among the most well understood and important. If the blood glucose level falls to dangerous levels (as during very heavy exercise or lack of food for extended periods), the alpha cells of the pancreas release glucagon, a hormone whose effects on liver cells act to increase blood glucose levels. They convert glycogen into glucose (this process is called glycogenolysis). The glucose is released into the bloodstream, increasing blood sugar. Hypoglycemia, the state of having low blood sugar, is treated by restoring the blood glucose level to normal by the ingestion or administration of dextrose
Blood Sugar Sex Magik Tour Blood Sugar Sex Magik Tour The Blood Sugar Sex Magik Tour was a concert tour by the American rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers in support of their highly successful 1991 breakthrough album "Blood Sugar Sex Magik". The tour had been the band's biggest in their career at the time. Uncomfortable with the group's growing fame, guitarist John Frusciante decided to quit in May 1992. Arik Marshall would replace Frusciante and continue out the remainder of the tour. After many years of hardcore touring and building up a loyal following, the band finally started to generate more attention with "Mother's