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I have hypoglycemia for years. i am told it is normally a symptom of something. got cortisol checked & was ok. what else could it be related to ?

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Dr. Donald Jacobson answered

See endocrinologist: I know it is rare, but I have seen 2 very dramatic cases that turned out to be due to small , benign pancreatic insulin- secreting tumors. Anyone else here have any other ideas ?

Answered 10/4/2013

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A member asked:

I have hypoglycemia for years. i am told it is normally a symptom of something. got cortisol checked & was ok. what else could it be related to ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Jacobson answered

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