Insulin Fasting Test

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Insulin Fasting Test

Reports in : 8hrs

Parameters : 1

Fasting : 10-12hrs

The Insulin Fasting Test measures the level of insulin in your blood after an overnight fast. It helps evaluate how your body manages blood sugar and is commonly used to assess insulin resistance, prediabetes, metabolic syndrome, or insulin-producing tumors.

Tests Included
  • Fasting insulin level
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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

It detects abnormalities in fasting insulin levels, which can indicate insulin resistance, risk of type 2 diabetes, or other metabolic disorders.

It is often used alongside glucose or HbA1c tests to assess how well your body is responding to insulin or to investigate causes of low blood sugar or polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Yes, fasting for 8–12 hours is required. Only water is allowed during this period.

Results are typically available within 8 hours.

Risks are minimal and may include slight pain, bruising, or dizziness at the blood draw site.

  • High insulin levels: May suggest insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, or early type 2 diabetes
  • Low insulin levels: Could indicate type 1 diabetes or other conditions affecting insulin production
    Your doctor will interpret the result in conjunction with blood glucose and other health markers.