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Enlargement of beta cells of the pancreas that produce insulin (nesidioblastosis) may result in excessive insulin release, causing hypoglycemia. 1  Hormone deficiencies. 2  Certain disorders of the adrenal glands and the pituitary gland can result in a deficiency of key hormones that regulate glucose production.
The most important hormone that the pancreas produces is insulin. Insulin is released by the âbeta cellsâ in the islets of Langerhans in response to food. Its role is to lower glucose levels in the bloodstream and promote the storage of glucose in fat, muscle, liver and other body tissues. âAlpha cellsâ in the islets of Langerhans produce another important hormone, glucagon. This has the opposite effect to insulin, by helping release energy into the bloodstream from where it is stored, thus raising blood sugar levels.