Figure 8. . Schematic illustration of plasma glucagon concentrations in patients with type 1 diabetes and in normal physiology (healthy subjects).

Figure 8.

Schematic illustration of plasma glucagon concentrations in patients with type 1 diabetes and in normal physiology (healthy subjects). Type 1 diabetes is characterized by elevated concentrations of glucagon in response to a meal or oral glucose intake.

From: Glucagon Physiology

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