On carbohydrate metabolism Increase absorption of glucose from the gastrointestinal tract a Enhance glycogenolysis, and even enhanced diabetogenic effect of glucagon, cortisol and growth hormone a Enhancement of glucose utilization of peripheral tissuesOn carbohydrate metabolism ◼ Increase absorption of glucose from the gastrointestinal tract ◼ Enhance glycogenolysis, and even enhanced diabetogenic effect of glucagon, cortisol and growth hormone. ◼ Enhancement of glucose utilization of peripheral tissues