Insulinoma
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Insulinoma
Islet cell adenoma
Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor
Hypoglycemia - insulinoma
An insulinoma is a tumor in the pancreas that produces too much insulin.
Insulin pump
The catheter at the end of the insulin pump is inserted through a needle into the abdominal fat of a person with diabetes. Dosage instructions are entered into the pump's small computer and the appropriate amount of insulin is then injected into the body in a calculated, controlled manner.
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Insulin pump
Various styles of insulin pumps may be utilized by people with diabetes to inject insulin into the body in a controlled, more convenient and discreet manner.
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Insulin production and diabetes
Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that is necessary for cells to be able to use blood sugar.
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Food and insulin release
Insulin is a hormone secreted by the pancreas in response to increased glucose levels in the blood.
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Review Date:
8/12/2022+
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