Congenital hyperinsulinism is a rare condition in which infants experience frequent episodes of hypoglycemia. Based on the functions of the two main hormones that control blood sugar homeostasis, which of the following would be effective at treating the hyperinsulinemia?

A. Glucagon

B. Glucocorticoids

C. Preventing insulin release or production

D. All of the choices are correct.

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Adeline Wolfe

Biology

15 February, 16:14

Congenital hyperinsulinism is a rare condition in which infants experience frequent episodes of hypoglycemia. Based on the functions of the two main hormones that control blood sugar homeostasis, which of the following would be effective at treating the hyperinsulinemia?

A. Glucagon

B. Glucocorticoids

C. Preventing insulin release or production

D. All of the choices are correct.

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Aurora Harrell · Answer 1

Any treatment which involves reduction in the levels of insulin to curb excessive influx of glucose into the cells from the blood will be an ideal treatments.

Glucagon, which converts excess glucose to glycogen. Glucocorticoids induces insulin resistance thus raises glucose levels.

suppressing insulin release will be another option.

Therefore all options are correct.