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Hypoglycemia. 5 hour fasting glucose test caused episode, low blood sugar and insulin at time of episode. insulinoma ruled out. what else could it be?

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Dr. John Goldman
Dr. John Goldmananswered
Rheumatology 55 years experience
Other causes: Your evaluation is a look at the total system. Why is there such a low reserve of glucose? Your physician will look at other causes besides an insulinoma.
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