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Does leukemia cause the production of too much insulin?

No, leukemia does not cause the production of too much insulin. Leukemia is a type of cancer that starts in the blood-forming tissue of the bone marrow. It is characterized by the overproduction of abnormal white blood cells. Insulin, on the other hand, is a hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood sugar levels. Overproduction of insulin, known as hyperinsulinemia, is associated with conditions like insulinoma, a rare type of pancreatic tumor.

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