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Name the hormones which help in maintaining blood sugar levels?

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Insulin and glucagon are the hormones that are involved in maintaining blood sugar (glucose) levels. Insulin lowers blood sugar level while glucagon raises it. Therefore, a balance of both these hormones is necessary to maintain the blood sugar level.

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