{"product_id":"insulin-fasting-serum","title":"Insulin (Fasting), Serum","description":"\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"5c75d566-1e75-446d-89d1-19273af76865\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-1\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:9a55a492-9c6e-40c1-bed1-d75806370aa2-6\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-2\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"2b01c106-c00f-4c3b-a3d5-8c71ec1addbc\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"jxh4t9\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"26\"\u003eInsulin (Fasting), Serum\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"rzkdgm\" data-start=\"28\" data-end=\"39\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"366\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"72\"\u003eInsulin (Fasting), Serum\u003c\/strong\u003e test measures the level of insulin in the blood after fasting for 8–12 hours. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that helps regulate blood sugar (glucose) levels. This test is commonly used to evaluate insulin resistance, diabetes risk, metabolic disorders, and pancreatic function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"ha22fd\" data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"392\"\u003eWhy This Test is Done\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"428\"\u003eDoctors may recommend this test to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"702\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hby45h\" data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"457\"\u003eAssess insulin resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ppb8nc\" data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"493\"\u003eEvaluate risk for Type 2 Diabetes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lte1tj\" data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"538\"\u003eInvestigate hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uk5n3r\" data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"568\"\u003eDiagnose metabolic syndrome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lx7bxt\" data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"611\"\u003eMonitor polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vj8gr2\" data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"652\"\u003eEvaluate pancreatic insulin production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1apq8en\" data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"702\"\u003eSupport obesity and metabolic health assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"qmcftc\" data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"740\"\u003eSymptoms That May Require Testing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"945\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4rixsn\" data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"769\"\u003eExcessive thirst or hunger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1p40ypr\" data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"790\"\u003eFrequent urination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19q95z9\" data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"800\"\u003eFatigue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wset0w\" data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"824\"\u003eSudden weight changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1i6ubhn\" data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"871\"\u003eDarkened skin patches (Acanthosis Nigricans)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nrc1il\" data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"918\"\u003eDizziness or sweating due to low blood sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1abcu23\" data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"945\"\u003eDifficulty losing weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1o6e5pm\" data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"966\"\u003eTest Preparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rhluuo\" data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"1015\"\u003eFasting for \u003cstrong data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"995\"\u003e8–12 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e is usually required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"h0b0ya\" data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003eOnly water is permitted during fasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jfurt4\" data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003eInform your doctor about any medications being taken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"12hh156\" data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003eSample Required\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1164\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fvu38b\" data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1164\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1150\"\u003eSample Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blood (Serum)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"12ti82q\" data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003eNormal Reference Range\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1259\"\u003eReference values may vary slightly between laboratories. Typically:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1315\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"152lw64\" data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1315\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003eFasting Insulin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1315\"\u003e2 – 25 µIU\/mL\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"zj7vgo\" data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1352\"\u003eHigh Insulin Levels May Indicate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1471\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1k75n5t\" data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1373\"\u003eInsulin resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tqxop4\" data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1396\"\u003eType 2 Diabetes risk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1sdi1jr\" data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1406\"\u003eObesity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1j4aow7\" data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003ePCOS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hhrcaz\" data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1434\"\u003eMetabolic syndrome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dkoww1\" data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1471\"\u003eInsulinoma (rare pancreatic tumor)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1srx91u\" data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1507\"\u003eLow Insulin Levels May Indicate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"e2ilvs\" data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1525\"\u003eType 1 Diabetes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rfunbk\" data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1550\"\u003ePancreatic dysfunction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18iutyb\" data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003ePoor insulin production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"7m9mz3\" data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1595\"\u003eInterpretation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1638\"\u003eThis test is often interpreted along with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1727\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fnnlra\" data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1666\"\u003eFasting Blood Sugar (FBS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16o98c1\" data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1674\"\u003eHbA1c\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1thu0d1\" data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1705\"\u003eGlucose Tolerance Test (GTT)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mukefw\" data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1727\"\u003eHOMA-IR calculation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1xbntml\" data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1757\"\u003eBenefits of Early Testing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1917\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"iw6prb\" data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1794\"\u003eHelps identify diabetes risk early\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hkcdkb\" data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"1838\"\u003eSupports lifestyle and dietary management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ohiewl\" data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"1879\"\u003eAssists in monitoring metabolic health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1w9amtw\" data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"1917\"\u003eEnables timely medical intervestigation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Lifecell Diagnostics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44007297679495,"sku":null,"price":560.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/4241\/3447\/files\/c603c577-1473-487f-8627-a4d37649d55c.png?v=1778131204","url":"https:\/\/ourdermastore.com\/products\/insulin-fasting-serum","provider":"Ourdermastore ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}