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What blood test is done to measure serum insulin?

What blood test is done to measure serum insulin?

Fasting insulin is done to measure the serum insulin in the body. An insulin test measures the insulin levels in your blood. It is used to diagnose hypoglycemia, insulin resistance, and other health issues.

Last updated on 28 Sep 2023

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My fasting blood sugar is 131. Am I diabetic?

A fasting blood sugar level of 99 mg/dL or lower is normal, 100 to 125 mg/dL indicates you have prediabetes, and 126 mg/dL or higher indicates you have diabetes. 131 indicates you have diabetes. Take medications as recommended by doctor and also make lifestyle changes.

Last updated on 28 Sep 2023

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What happens if your blood glucose level goes to 0?

It is dangerous and you have to be hospitalised.

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Is 8.2 Blood sugar level high?

Yes it is on the higher side.

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What does it mean to have fasting blood sugar of 128?

It means that you have been diagnosed with diabetes.

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Is 5.8 a healthy blood glucose level for a non-fasting test?

No, the person falls under prediabetes. One can reverse it by eating low carbohydrate diet and exercising daily.

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