Is Insulin a Hyperglycemic or Hypoglycemic Hormone

Insulin is a hypoglycemic hormone, promoting the storage of metabolites in peripheral stores.

Is insulin a hypoglycemic?

But too much insulin or other diabetes medications may cause your blood sugar level to drop too low, causing hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia can also occur if you eat less than usual after taking diabetes medication, or if you exercise more than you normally do.

Which is the hyperglycemic hormone?

Glucagon is called hyperglycemic hormone. Glucagon causes glycogenolysis (i.e. break down of glycogen into glucose) and gluconeogenesis (i.e. synthesis of glucose from non-carbohydrates).