Insulin Resistance Blood Test, from our experts to you.
Dr Sam Rodgers MBBS, MRCGPChief Medical Officer
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What is insulin resistance?
Insulin resistance is when the body produces insulin but does not use it properly. Insulin is a hormone made in the beta cells of the pancreas. It helps the glucose in your blood enter your cells to be used as energy. Type 2 diabetes occurs when your body's cells become resistant to insulin, leaving high amounts of glucose circulating in the blood, which can damage your organs and raise your risk of cardiovascular disease. People who are overweight and obese, have high belly fat, and are generally inactive are at increased risk of developing insulin resistance.
What can I learn from this test?
Our test will tell you whether your body is starting to have difficulties processing glucose and may give you an early indication that you are at risk of developing pre-diabetes or diabetes. Learning about insulin resistance is the first step toward making lifestyle changes that can help prevent diabetes and other health problems.
What can affect an insulin sample?
High temperatures can affect the stability and quality of an insulin sample. This means that an insulin sample must be taken at the laboratory that analyses the sample and cannot be taken as a home test.
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How to prepare for your test?
Special Instructions
Prepare for your Insulin Resistance Blood Test by following these instructions. Do not eat for 12 hours prior to your test. Drink plenty of water, if you take medication then you are allowed to take it as you would normally. Do not take biotin supplements for two days before this test, discuss this with your doctor if it is prescribed.