Do People Know Their Insulin Levels?

Fasting insulin numbers can predict metabolic disease, pre-diabetes and, according to some, indicate clearly how healthy they are. Most people don’t test insulin unless they are having one of the aforementioned difficulties but it might be something to look into with their doctor. Studies indicate that tests of low insulin levels were directly correlated with risk of diabetes related diseases. Considering the amount of diet related illnesses, insulin levels could be a helpful test result in disease prevention.

Key Takeaways:

Many people track their blood sugar; but tracking their insulin levels can be an even better indicator of possible problems.
Even if we’ve not eaten recently, the human body requires a certain level of insulin in the blood.
Having a very low insulin level, or one that’s abnormally high, can lead to cardiac risks.

“If one already has diabetes, why should one know their insulin levels? Mainly, it helps diagnose what is happening with them.”