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Fasting insulin, why do we need to talk about it?
You may have heard of insulin, or you may still be brushing up on your knowledge of blood sugars and CGMs.
Written by: Caroline Roberts
Written on: October 16, 2024
Updated on: October 16, 2024
Written by: Caroline Roberts | Written on: October 16, 2024 | Updated on: October 16, 2024
Quick Read
- Fasting insulin levels can provide valuable insights into your metabolic health and risk for insulin resistance.
- High fasting insulin is associated with various health issues, including inflammation, high cholesterol, and increased risk of diseases like type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
- Lifestyle and dietary adjustments, such as balancing blood sugars, reducing carbohydrate intake, increasing physical activity, and managing stress, can help lower fasting insulin levels.
- A fasting insulin test can be a valuable tool for assessing metabolic health, but it's important to work with a healthcare professional to interpret results and guide changes.
Contents
- 1. Why Talk About Fasting Insulin?
- 2. Fasting Insulin: What Is It?
- 3. Low Fasting Insulin Test Result
- 4. Causes of High Fasting Insulin
- 5. What To Do If You Have High Fasting Insulin
- 6. How to Avoid High Fasting Insulin
