What is congenital hyperinsulinism?

Also known as: CHI, congenital hyperinsulinism.

Congenital hyperinsulinism is a rare genetic condition in which the cells of the body that are responsible for producing insulin, known as beta cells, produce too much resulting in low blood sugar and a variety of complications. This conditions are called congenital hyperinsulinism.

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Reviewed by: Adriana Alejandra Carrillo Iregui, MD

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