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Diabetes Linked To Pancreatic Cancer
Islet cell tumors; Islet of Langerhans tumor; Neuroendocrine tumors
Symptoms
Symptoms are caused by the hormone the tumor is producing.
For example, insulinomas produce the hormone insulin, which helps the body lower blood sugar levels. Symptoms may include:
- Feeling tired or weak
- Shaking or sweating
- Headache
- Hunger
- Nervousness, anxiety, or feeling irritable
- Unclear thinking or feeling uneasy
- Double or blurry vision
- Fast or pounding heartbeat
If your blood sugar gets too low, you may faint,...
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