@laurencemiami: ✅ What is GIP? GIP stands for Glucose-Dependent Insulinotropic Polypeptide. It is an incretin hormone produced by the K-cells in the small intestine. GIP is released after you eat—especially when you consume carbohydrates and fats. ✅ Main Functions of GIP 1. Stimulates insulin release (only when glucose is high) GIP tells the pancreas to release insulin when blood sugar increases after a meal.