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Hyperinsulinism

Known as: hyperinsulinaemia, Hyperinsulinism [Disease/Finding], increasing insulin 
A syndrome with excessively high INSULIN levels in the BLOOD. It may cause HYPOGLYCEMIA. Etiology of hyperinsulinism varies, including hypersecretion… 
National Institutes of Health

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29 relations
Alstrom SyndromeCongenital Generalized Lipodystrophy Type 1Congenital Generalized Lipodystrophy Type 2Donohue Syndrome

Narrower (3)

Compensatory HyperinsulinemiaEndogenous HyperinsulinismMetabolic Syndrome X

Broader (3)

Endocrine Pancreas DisorderEndocrine System Diseasesdisorder of carbohydrate metabolism

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Highly Cited
2006
Highly Cited
2006
Resveratrol improves health and survival of mice on a high-calorie diet
Resveratrol (3,5,4′-trihydroxystilbene) extends the lifespan of diverse species including Saccharomyces cerevisiae… 
Review
2004
Review
2004
Obesity in children and young people: a crisis in public health.
Ten per cent of the world’s school-aged children are estimated to be carrying excess body fat (Fig. 1), with an increased risk… 
Review
2004
Review
2004
Overweight, obesity and cancer: epidemiological evidence and proposed mechanisms
The prevalence of obesity is rapidly increasing globally. Epidemiological studies have associated obesity with a range of cancer… 
Highly Cited
2003
Highly Cited
2003
β-Cell Deficit and Increased β-Cell Apoptosis in Humans With Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is characterized by impaired insulin secretion. Some but not all studies suggest that a decrease in β-cell mass… 
Highly Cited
2001
Highly Cited
2001
Hypoadiponectinemia in obesity and type 2 diabetes: close association with insulin resistance and hyperinsulinemia.
Plasma concentrations of adiponectin, a novel adipose-specific protein with putative antiatherogenic and antiinflammatory effects… 
Highly Cited
1998
Highly Cited
1998
Intensive blood-glucose control with sulphonylureas or insulin compared with conventional treatment and risk of complications in patients with type 2 diabetes (UKPDS 33)
Highly Cited
1995
Highly Cited
1995
Increased adipose tissue expression of tumor necrosis factor-alpha in human obesity and insulin resistance.
Obesity is frequently associated with insulin resistance and abnormal glucose homeostasis. Recent studies in animal models have… 
Highly Cited
1988
Highly Cited
1988
Role of Insulin Resistance in Human Disease
Resistance to insulin-stimulated glucose uptake is present in the majority of patients with impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) or… 
Review
1988
Review
1988
Banting lecture 1988. Role of insulin resistance in human disease.
Resistance to insulin-stimulated glucose uptake is present in the majority of patients with impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) or… 
Highly Cited
1980
Highly Cited
1980
Correlation of hyperandrogenism with hyperinsulinism in polycystic ovarian disease.
We evaluated basal plasma total immunoreactive insulin (insulin), androstenedione, and testosterone in 14 obese women: 8 with… 
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