Fasting Insulin Test – An Early Warning Sign Before Diabetes

Fasting Insulin Test is an important early indicator before the onset of Diabetes, yet it is rarely performed.

1. It detects insulin resistance before blood sugar levels rise. 2. It helps identify the risk of Diabetes and obesity. 3. It can assess conditions like PCOS and metabolic syndrome. 4. It provides guidance to reduce the risk of heart disease. 5. It measures improvements in diet, exercise, and sleep. 6. Early testing leads to early prevention.

Interpretation: • Less than 10 μIU/mL indicates good metabolic health. • Above 15–20 μIU/mL suggests insulin resistance.

This is one of the most important metabolic dysfunction tests but unfortunately is not commonly included in routine health check-ups.

Dr. Ravindra L Kulkarni Just For Hearts