Sugar (glucose) is removed from the blood by cells throughout the body, which take up glucose from the bloodstream and use it for energy. This process is facilitated by the hormone insulin, which is produced by the pancreas and released into the bloodstream in response to high blood sugar levels. Insulin acts on cells throughout the body, allowing them to take up glucose from the blood and use it for energy. The liver and muscles also store glucose in the form of glycogen, which can be broken down and released into the bloodstream as needed. This helps to regulate blood sugar levels and prevent them from getting too high or too low.