Excessive insulin levels are associated with: September 2007, 2009

Ans. B: Pancreatic cancer Insulinoma is a endocrine tumor of the pancreas (derived from beta cells) that produces excessive amounts of insulin. Insulinomas are more common in women. The tumors are usually small (less than 2 cm) and more than 90% of all insulinomas are benign (non-cancerous). Insulinomas produce excessive amounts of insulin and this causes low blood sugar. The typical symptoms that patients complain about are related to the development of low bloods sugar and include tiredness, weakness, tremulous and hunger.