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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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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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