hyperinsulinism
noun
hy·per·in·su·lin·ism
ˌhī-pər-ˈin(t)-s(ə-)lə-ˌni-zəm 
: the presence of excess insulin in the body resulting in hypoglycemia
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Genetic Disorders Low blood sugar is common in people with congenital hyperinsulinism, which affects 1 in 50,000 newborns.
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Barbie Cervoni, Health, 2 Apr. 2024
Congenital hyperinsulinism, for example, runs in families.
—Barbie Cervoni, Health, 2 Apr. 2024
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Barbie Cervoni, Health, 2 Apr. 2024
Congenital hyperinsulinism, for example, runs in families.
—Barbie Cervoni, Health, 2 Apr. 2024
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hyperinsulinism
noun
hy·per·in·su·lin·ism
ˌhī-pə-ˈrin(t)-s(ə-)lə-ˌniz-əm
: the presence of excess insulin in the body resulting in hypoglycemia
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