Fasting Insulin Level

Serum Insulin, Insulin level fasting

Why test for Fasting Insulin Level at VIP Lab ?

Fasting Insulin Level test is required to help evaluate insulin production by the beta cells in the pancreas; to help diagnose the presence of an insulin-producing tumor in the islet cells of the pancreas (insulinoma); to help determine the cause of low blood glucose (hypoglycemia); to help identify insulin resistance, or to help determine when a type 2 diabetic might need to start taking insulin to supplement oral medications