Know Your Blood Parameters: Insulin

1. Parameter Name

   Insulin
   

2. Test Type

   Blood
   

3. Normal Range

   Fasting: 2.6 – 24.9 µIU/mL
   

4. High Levels Indicate

   Insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, insulinoma.
   

5. Low Levels Indicate

   Type 1 diabetes, pancreatic beta-cell failure.
   

6. Why It's Tested

   To evaluate pancreatic beta-cell function, insulin resistance, and help diagnose diabetes types.
   

7. Associated Symptoms (if abnormal)

   High: Weight gain, fatigue, signs of metabolic syndrome.

   Low: Weight loss, polyuria, polydipsia.
   

8. What To Do If Abnormal Correlate with glucose levels, consider glucose tolerance test; endocrinology consult.
   

9. Common Conditions Related

   Diabetes mellitus, insulinoma, metabolic syndrome.
   

10. Nutrition or Lifestyle Connection

    Balanced diet, weight management, regular exercise improves insulin sensitivity.
    

11. References (APA Format)

    American Diabetes Association. (2023). Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes.

    MedlinePlus. (2023). Insulin Test.https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/insulin-test/