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Hyperinsulinism  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Définition

  • 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. A GLUCOSE-induced HYPERINSULINEMIA, a marker of insulin-resistant state. It is a mechanism to compensate for reduced sensitivity to insulin.

Concept générique

Synonyme(s)

  • Hyperinsulinemia

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-Q955ZDVD-0

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RDF/XML TURTLE JSON-LD Date de création 01/01/1999, dernière modification le 28/07/2004