hyperinsulinism

Examples of hyperinsulinism in the following topics:

• Pancreatic Islet Disorders: Diabetes and Hyperinsulinism

  • Hyperinsulinism refers to an above-normal level of insulin in the blood of a person or animal.
  • Hyperinsulinism can be associated with several types of medical problems, which can be roughly divided into two broad and largely non-overlapping categories: those tending toward reduced sensitivity to insulin and high blood glucose levels (hyperglycemia), and those tending toward excessive insulin secretion and low glucose levels (hypoglycemia).