Insulin - Random near me in Lucknow

Insulin is a hormone that metabolize glucose. Lack of insulin or its decreased function increases the blood glucose and lead to diabetes. High level of insulin can cause hypoglycemia (low blood glucose). This test measures the level of insulin in blood without the need of fasting. The test is used to find out the cause of hypoglycemia, pancreatic tumor, or to monitor the condition of diabetes. You may need this test if you have symptoms of hypoglycemia such as sweating, irregular heartbeat, trembling, confusion, dizziness, and extreme hunger. This tests is also used to diagnose Type 1 diabetes.