Insulin Fasting near me in Thane

Insulin hormone is produced and stored in the beta cells of the pancreas. It helps the body cells to uptake glucose (blood sugar) from the blood for the production of energy. Without insulin, glucose cannot reach most of the body cells and remains in the blood instead. This causes your blood glucose levels to reach dangerously high levels and may eventually lead to a life-threatening condition called diabetic coma. Therefore, it is vital for survival to maintain your insulin levels. 

An Insulin Fasting test is usually advised following a low blood glucose test result and/or when someone has symptoms of low blood glucose (hypoglycemia), such as profuse sweating, nervousness or anxiety, irritability, confusion, dizziness, hunger, fast heartbeat, etc. This test is also used to detect the presence of an insulin-producing tumor in the islet cells of the pancreas (insulinoma).

Overnight fasting (8-12 hours) is recommended before undergoing an Insulin Fasting test. Do not eat or drink anything other than water during the fasting period. It is also important to inform your doctor about any medicines that you take, as some of them may affect your blood glucose levels and need to be adjusted or temporarily discontinued before the test.

Test result ranges are approximate and may differ slightly between labs depending on the methodology and laboratory guidelines. Talk to your doctor about your specific test results. The results will help them determine your medical condition, make recommendations for lifestyle modifications such as diet and exercise, decide whether or not medication will be required to manage your condition, and formulate your overall treatment plan.