Fasting insulin test
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Measure fasting insulin (and post-glucose-challenge insulin), not just glucose and A1C, to detect insulin resistance years before diabetes.
“most doctors just never measure insulin
TD▶ 22:00DosageFasting insulin should be ~5 or less; should not exceed 30 after glucose drinkCaveatsMost doctors don't order thisCertaintyexplicitstrong endorsement -
In a protocol
Check fasting insulin — possibly the most important test for health and longevity, but rarely done.
“probably the most important test for understanding your health and longevity
TD▶ 18:00Certaintyexplicitstrong endorsement -
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Measure fasting insulin because it rises before blood sugar/A1C; aim for <5.
“your insulin goes up fasting
TD▶ 17:35DosageOptimal <5; >10 trouble; >20 seriousCertaintyexplicitstrong endorsement -
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Attia tracks insulin as a core biomarker for metabolic health.
“Uric acid, homocysteine, insulin
TT▶ 1:59:04Certaintyexplicitrecommendation -
In a protocol
Test fasting insulin regularly — it's one of the earliest markers to shift years before type 2 diabetes or metabolic disease shows up.
“one of the earliest things to go off... is your fasting insulin levels
FB▶ 52:40DosageTest periodically; DoHealth checks 3x/yearCaveatsOften not offered by standard GP; may need private testingCertaintyexplicitstrong endorsement