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Hyperinsulinism

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Definition: 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.     
See Also Insulin
Examples Insulin Resistance; Persistent Hyperinsulinemia Hypoglycemia of Infancy 		Other names Hyperinsulinism, Exogenous; Hyperinsulinism, Endogenous; Hyperinsulinemia, Compensatory; Hyperinsulinemia; Exogenous Hyperinsulinism; Endogenous Hyperinsulinism; Compensatory Hyperinsulinemia
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSource
Hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia, familial, 7  0   *Hyperinsulinism *Hypoglycemia.
Hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia, familial, 6  0   *Hyperinsulinism *Hypoglycemia.
Hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia, familial, 3  0   *Hyperinsulinism *Hypoglycemia.

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