Table 2.
Physiological determinants of insulin and glucagon secretion
| Insulin | Glucagon | |
|---|---|---|
| Stimulants | Glucose; amino acids—arginine, leucine; gastrointestinal hormones—secretin, gastrin, pancreozymin | Hypoglycemia, amino acids, low adrenaline |
| Inhibitors | Adrenaline | Hyperglycemia |