A member asked:

Fasting insulin is 30uu even after metformin 1000-not diabetic. -random insulin was 55uu. doc says its insulin resistance.can it be insulinoma?

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Unlikely: Insulinoma is exceedingly rare. High insulin levels alone do not point to insulinoma. High insulin AND low blood sugar at the same time is a better sign. The workup is complicated and should be work up by a physician.

Answered 3/18/2015

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