Causes Of Low Blood Sugar Levels
Health Encyclopedia: Insulinoma
An insulinoma is a
Alternative Names
Insuloma; Islet cell adenoma
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The pancreas is an organ in the abdomen that makes the hormone insulin. Insulin is necessary to regulate blood sugar levels. Tumors of the pancreas that produce too much insulin (hyperinsulinemia) are called insulinomas.
High insulin levels cause low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia). Hypoglycemia may ...
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