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Glucose Homeostasis & the Liver

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Michael Crosier

Blood glucose homeostasis is an important biologic process that involves a variety of mechanisms. The muscles, kidneys and liver all have important functions in glucose regulation. The liver is especially important for its ability to store glycogen and prevent low blood glucose.

Michael Crosier has been writing since 2005. His work has appeared in publications such as "Journal of the American Dietetic Association" and "Journal of Bone and Mineral Research." Crosier is an assistant professor in the Food and Nutrition Department at Framingham State College in Massachusetts. He is a registered dietitian and received his Ph.D. in nutritional biochemistry from Tufts University.