Patient's question:
My cousin, for some unknown reason, suddenly fainted last night. At the hospital, the doctor performed an insulin hypoglycemic stimulation test, which can be used to diagnose what illness?Doctor's answer:
The insulin stimulation test is primarily used to evaluate the function of insulin excretion. In the context of blood glucose screening, it helps determine whether there are two types of diseases: hyperinsulinemia or abnormal insulin excretion. If hyperinsulinemia is detected, it indicates early-stage changes associated with type 2 diabetes, suggesting the need for active dietary control. If abnormal insulin excretion is observed, it raises the possibility of an insulinoma, requiring further pancreatic imaging, such as a CT scan, for confirmation.