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> your fat cells will only release fat when your blood sugar level is low

Nope, it's low insulin that unlocks fat cells, not low blood sugar.

Ehm, I think you have it the wrong way around. Insulin has the opposite effect, it will stimulate glucose going to muscles and fat cells.

You're correct. Insulin is the storage hormone, cortisol is the teardown hormone (putting it all very simply).