What is hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia with nesidioblastosis?
Nesidioblastosis is a condition of abnormal proliferation of islet of Langerhans cells in the pancreas, as a result excess insulin is produced which causes very low blood sugar levels. It usually occurs in the pediatric population as well as in adults who have undergone gastric bypass surgery.
How do members experience hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia with nesidioblastosis?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia with nesidioblastosis*
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia with nesidioblastosis*
Who has hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia with nesidioblastosis on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 0 | |
| 40s | 4 | |
| 50s | 1 | |
| 60s | 4 | |
| 70+ | 4 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 4 | |
| Female | 9 |