This test measures Insulin levels in the blood. Insulin is vital for transporting glucose (sugar) to the cells. As blood sugar levels rise, more insulin is produced.
High levels of insulin also known as hyperinsulinemia, can make fat burning very difficult. This means the body is producing more insulin than it needs or that the body’s cells are not responding effectively to insulin. This can lead to a range of health issues, including insulin resistance, prediabetes, and type 2 diabetes.
If a person’s body does not produce enough insulin, glucose cannot get into the cells and blood sugar levels rise to unhealthy levels. This can cause a number of disorders affecting the kidneys, heart, vision and nervous system. Diabetes, which results from low insulin production and high glucose levels, can cause a number of health problems and may be life threatening.
Note, the top end of the reference range 24.9 is a bit high. Ideally with a normal glucose level, it should be less than 10 and optimally between 2-8 for metabolic flexibility. Mine has run at 3 and 4.7 and I AM metabolically flexible as I don’t HAVE to have a meal first thing in the morning, I can go 5-6 hours between meals without snacking, I can exercise easily 45-90 minutes without HAVING to fuel, AND when I do have a carbohydrate-heavy meal… I’m not drained/lethargic an hour later!