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Insulin test

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Fasting insulin helps evaluate your body's ability to regulate blood sugar levels. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that allows your cells to use glucose (sugar) from the food you eat as an energy source.

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Fasting insulin helps evaluate your body's ability to regulate blood sugar levels. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that allows your cells to use glucose (sugar) from the food you eat as an energy source.

Benefits of the insulin test 

  • Results within 2 working days 
  • During a single blood draw, we can analyse this parameter along with a range of additional biomarkers. Explore our Product Configurator.
  • Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas/pancreatic gland 
  • It allows glucose obtained from food to reach the inside of the cell and be converted into energy. Helps assess your body's ability to regulate blood sugar 
  • The insulin test is part of the diabetes or cardiovascular test EXPERT

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Please bring a valid ID (ID card or passport) to verify your identity.

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Arrive at your selected location at the scheduled time. The sample collection is fast and hassle-free.

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Your sample is analyzed in top-tier, accredited labs using state-of-the-art technology. Results are available within 2 business days.

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What interests you about the Insulin test?

What role does insulin play in the body?

The main role of insulin is to regulate the body's energy supply by balancing micronutrient levels during and after food intake. Insulin is crucial for the transport of intracellular glucose into insulin-dependent cells and tissues such as the liver, muscle, and adipose tissue.

When is insulin released?

When blood glucose levels increase, the pancreas responds by releasing insulin, which returns blood sugar levels to normal. The main function of insulin is to transport glucose and amino acids into cells, which results in better and faster regeneration.

What is the function of insulin?

Insulin helps transport glucose into cells, which use it as an important source of energy. Your body stores any excess sugar in your liver, muscles, and fat cells. Once the glucose has moved into your cells, your blood sugar levels return to normal.

What causes insulin deficiency?

Insulin deficiency is manifested by paleness, tremors, excessive sweating, headaches, hunger, nausea, irregular and/or rapid heartbeat, fatigue, irritability and/or anxiety, difficulty concentrating, dizziness, lightheadedness, tingling and numbness of the lips, tongue or face

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