Maintenance of normal blood glucose levels during pregnancy requires sufficient insulin production by _____ cells of the _____.

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Beta cells of the pancreas are responsible for producing insulin, which is necessary for maintaining normal blood glucose levels during pregnancy. Alpha cells produce glucagon, which can raise blood glucose levels, and gamma cells do not exist in the pancreas. The thyroid gland does not directly produce insulin or regulate blood glucose levels.

Maintenance of Normal Blood Glucose Levels During Pregnancy Requires Sufficient