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What does norepinephrine do to blood sugar?


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Norepinephrine (NE):

  1. Norepinephrine (NE), also known as noradrenaline (NA) or norepinephrine, is a hormone in the catecholamine family that also functions as a neurotransmitter in the brain and body.
  2. Norepinephrine can also constrict blood vessels and raise blood pressure.
  3. Both epinephrine and norepinephrine can affect the heart, blood sugar levels, and blood vessels.
  4. It raises blood sugar levels as it inhibits insulin.
  5. However, norepinephrine can also constrict blood vessels and raise blood pressure.

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