Hypoglycemia, or low levels of glucose in the blood of a healthy human, is "corrected"

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Hypoglycemia is corrected by an increase in the secretion of glucagon, which raises blood glucose levels by promoting glycogenolysis (the breakdown of glycogen to glucose) in the liver and gluconeogenesis (the production of glucose from non-carbohydrate sources) in the liver and kidneys. Insulin has the opposite effect, lowering blood glucose levels by stimulating glucose uptake by cells and promoting glycogen synthesis in the liver and muscles. Therefore, an increase in insulin secretion would not correct hypoglycemia. Both insulin and glucagon secretion would also not correct hypoglycemia, as their effects would counteract each other. A decrease in the secretion of both insulin and glucagon would not correct hypoglycemia, as there would be no hormonal response to raise blood glucose levels. An increase in the secretion of thyroid hormones is not directly involved in the regulation of blood glucose levels.

Hypoglycemia, or Low Levels of Glucose in the Blood of a Healthy