Glycogenesis and Blood Sugar: How It Works

Glycogenesis is the process by which glucose is converted into glycogen and stored in the liver and muscles. This process does not lower sugar in the blood. In fact, it helps to maintain a steady blood sugar level by storing excess glucose when blood sugar levels are high and releasing it when blood sugar levels are low.

The opposite of glycogenesis is glycogenolysis, which is the process by which glycogen is broken down into glucose and released into the bloodstream. Glycogenolysis is triggered by hormones such as glucagon and adrenaline, which are released when blood sugar levels are low.