Introduction
Hyperinsulinemia, present in people with Type II Diabetes mellitus or insulin-resistance where excess levels of circulating insulin in blood. Chronic exposure tp hyperinsulinemia results in the oxidation/damage of insulin-receptors, tissues, hence, become insensitive to insulin action.
Insulin also suppresses glucagon. In HHNS, no ketoacidosis is present even when blood sugars reach 600 mg/dl.
Causes
- Type II Diabetes mellitus
- insulin-resistance
- neoplasm, pancreatic cancer
Effects