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She had a two-year history of dizziness, fatigue, diaphoresis, and neuroglycopenic symptoms, often relieved by frequent soft drink intake, leading to weight gain. She was previously misdiagnosed with a neurologic disorder, resulting in delayed evaluation. Laboratory findings showed elevated serum insulin levels of 65 \u03bcU\/mL (reference range: 2.6\u201324.9 \u03bcU\/mL) during hypoglycemia. Contrast-enhanced CT identified a 1.7\u2009\u00d7\u20091.3\u00a0cm mass in the pancreatic body without metastasis. The patient underwent distal pancreatectomy with splenectomy. Postoperatively, hypoglycemic episodes resolved completely. Histopathology confirmed insulinoma. This case highlights the importance of considering insulinoma in patients with recurrent hypoglycemia. Delayed diagnosis may occur due to nonspecific symptoms and misdiagnosis. 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