Hyperinsulinism
Synonyms
Compensatory Hyperinsulinemia
Endogenous Hyperinsulinism
Exogenous Hyperinsulinism
Hyperinsulinemia
Hyperinsulinemia, Compensatory
Hyperinsulinism, Endogenous
Hyperinsulinism, Exogenous
A syndrome with excessively high INSULIN levels in the BLOOD. It may cause HYPOGLYCEMIA. Etiology of hyperinsulinism varies, including hypersecretion of a beta cell tumor (INSULINOMA); autoantibodies against insulin (INSULIN ANTIBODIES); defective insulin receptor (INSULIN RESISTANCE); or overuse of exogenous insulin or HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENTS.
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