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Insulinomas are rare tumors that form in the pancreas, an organ that regulates the production of certain enzymes and hormones. And the hormone that is mainly affected by this condition is insulin An insulinoma, which controls blood sugar levels, tends to be small and is usually noncancerous. A tumor may cause excess insulin production, even when blood sugar is low. According to the verywellhealth website.
Symptoms of insulinoma tend to appear when blood sugar starts to drop too low. The most common symptoms of insulinoma include difficulty concentrating, weakness, tremors, mood swings, and sweating.
Causes and risk factors of insulinoma
An insulinoma causes changes in your endocrine system (the system that controls your hormone levels). Your body normally regulates insulin level depending on the amount of sugar in your blood. When blood sugar rises after eating, insulin is released to move the sugar into the cells to be used for energy. As your blood sugar drops, your body stops releasing insulin until your next meal.
The insulinoma interrupts this normal regulation, causing an excess of insulin and dangerously low blood sugar levels. Common symptoms of an insulinoma include:
Anxiety, mood swings and irritability:
Glucose is the preferred type of energy for your brain and central nervous system. So when your blood sugar starts to drop, you may feel more irritable and experience mood changes.
Blurred or double vision: Impaired brain function due to low blood sugar can also cause changes in vision, resulting in blurred or double vision.
Confusion or difficulty concentrating: When the blood sugar level drops too low, brain cells do not function properly, making it more difficult to concentrate or cause confusion.
Weakness :
Your muscles use glucose for energy. When there is not enough energy to move, you may feel weak or tired.
Sweating and shivering:
When the blood sugar level drops, the body releases adrenaline, which can lead to sweating and shakiness.
hunger:
You may feel hungry when you have an insulinoma because low blood sugar may indicate that you are eating more.
sudden weight gain
In the case of an insulinoma, you may need to eat more to prevent your blood sugar from becoming dangerously low. Excess insulin brings those extra calories into the cells and stores what isn’t used as fat.
2023-05-19 04:00:00
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