Hyperinsulinism

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.

Year introduced: 1963

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Tree Number(s): C18.452.394.968

MeSH Unique ID: D006946

Entry Terms:

• Hyperinsulinemia
• Endogenous Hyperinsulinism
• Hyperinsulinism, Endogenous
• Exogenous Hyperinsulinism
• Hyperinsulinism, Exogenous
• Compensatory Hyperinsulinemia
• Hyperinsulinemia, Compensatory

See Also:

• Insulin

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases
Metabolic Diseases
Glucose Metabolism Disorders
Hyperinsulinism
Congenital Hyperinsulinism
Nesidioblastosis
Insulin Resistance
Metabolic Syndrome