Insulin Fasting near me in Chennai
Understanding Insulin Fasting in Chennai
What is Insulin Fasting in Chennai?
Insulin Fasting measures the level of insulin after a fasting period of 8-12 hours. This common blood test is available at an affordable price in Chennai with Tata 1mg labs. Insulin is a hormone secreted by the beta cells of the pancreas and helps in maintaining normal blood glucose levels. Deranged fasting insulin levels may indicate type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
Your doctor may suggest Insulin Fasting test if you experience symptoms such as frequent urination, increased thirst, and hunger, weakness, weight changes, heart rate changes, poor healing ability, tingling or numbness in the hand and legs, etc. Additionally, this test also helps to assess the response to insulin treatments.
What does Insulin Fasting measure?
An Insulin Fasting test evaluates the amount of insulin available in your blood following a fasting period of about 8-12 hours, which helps in regulating glucose levels.
Glucose is a source of energy for the body to perform daily activities. Your body gets glucose from carbohydrates that are consumed in the diet. These carbohydrates are digested and converted into simple sugar (glucose). The required amount of glucose is then absorbed by the cells for the production of energy, and the remaining amount is stored in other forms like fats. Insulin hormone helps the cells to uptake glucose from the blood for utilization and storage. Thus, it is necessary to maintain insulin levels in your body.
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References
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- Diabetes [Internet].WHO; 05 Apr. 2022 [Accessed 17 May 2023]. Available from: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/diabetes
- The Surprising Truth About Prediabetes [Internet]. CDC; 07 Jul. 2022 [Accessed 18 May 2023]. Available from: https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/library/features/truth-about-prediabetes.html#:~:text=It's%20common.,with%20simple%2C%20proven%20lifestyle%20changes.
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