Regulation of hepatic glucose metabolism by insulin and counter-regulatory hormones

Glucose Homeostasis

“…The diet of neonate is a low-carbohydrate, high-fat milk diet. The neonate must oxidize the stored liver glycogen, which is synthesized in the final days of gestation [51]. The initiation of hepatic glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis in the first postnatal hours is critical for the maintenance of glucose homeostasis at this time [52].…”

“…The newborn mammals are in a transitional state of glucose homeostasis [51]. The diet of neonate is a low-carbohydrate, high-fat milk diet.…”