Test your
Insulin
Looking for an easy way to test and monitor your Insulin?
It's included in the HealthieOne Disease-Specific test.
Insulin
Explanation: Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that helps regulate blood sugar levels by allowing glucose to enter cells for energy. When insulin function is impaired, it can lead to high blood sugar levels, a hallmark of diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is caused by a lack of insulin due to destruction of pancreatic beta cells, while type 2 diabetes is caused by the body's reduced sensitivity to insulin. Measuring insulin levels in the blood provides insight into how the body is managing blood sugar and can help identify issues with insulin production or utilization.
Test Purpose:
- Evaluate insulin production in individuals with symptoms of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) or high blood sugar (hyperglycemia).
- Differentiate between type 1 and type 2 diabetes by assessing endogenous insulin levels.
- Monitor insulin levels in patients receiving insulin therapy to ensure appropriate dosing.
- Detect insulin resistance, a condition where the body's cells do not respond properly to insulin, often associated with type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome.
Other information about this test: Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, Johns Hopkins, ARUP Laboratories
