Insulin - Fasting & Post Prandial Test

An Insulin test measures the level of insulin in the bloodstream. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that allows glucose to enter the cells in your muscles, fat, and liver, where it is used for energy. If the pancreas does not produce the correct amount of insulin at the right time, it can lead to conditions such as hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) and hyperglycaemia (high blood sugar). Therefore, an Insulin test is important for determining if your insulin levels are within the normal range. Insulin Blood tests also help doctors diagnose causes of hypoglycaemia, assess insulin resistance, and determine if insulin therapy is needed for patients with type 2 diabetes. They also monitor the effectiveness of pancreatic islet cell transplantation in type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune condition that destroys the insulin-producing islet cells in the pancreas. If you live and have symptoms of a health condition related to insulin, an Insulin Blood test can determine how much insulin your pancreas is producing. Book an Insulin Fasting test today to check your insulin levels.

What the 1 parameters cover

Typical reference ranges — your report marks anything outside them:

Your doctor may suggest an Insulin Blood test to identify the underlying cause if a recent blood glucose test showed low blood sugar levels. Symptoms of low blood sugar include: Dizziness Anxiety Trembling Sweating Hunger Confusion Nausea Irritability Weakness Headache An irregular heartbeat This test may also be ordered by your doctor to diagnose and monitor insulin resistance, which is more likely if you have prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, PCOS, or heart disease. Insulin Blood test also helps guide treatment decisions for type 2 diabetes, determining if insulin therapy is necessary. Other reasons for needing this test include: Islet cell transplantation, in which insulin-producing pancreatic tissue is transplanted, necessitates insulin testing to assess transplant effectiveness. Removal of insulinoma, a non-cancerous pancreatic tumour causing excessive insulin production and low blood glucose. Post-surgery, insulin testing may be required to verify the absence of tumour tissue and monitor for recurrence.

Understanding your report

What your results can mean — always review them with your doctor:

The table below outlines the normal range for Fasting Insulin tests and conditions that may cause insulin levels to deviate from these norms: Consult your doctor to understand what your test results reveal about your health.