{"id":4278,"date":"2020-09-01T06:00:20","date_gmt":"2020-09-01T06:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cathybiase.com\/?p=4278"},"modified":"2020-08-31T18:21:25","modified_gmt":"2020-08-31T18:21:25","slug":"why-is-it-important-to-know-your-fasting-insulin-level","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cathybiase.com\/index.php\/2020\/09\/01\/why-is-it-important-to-know-your-fasting-insulin-level\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Is It Important to Know Your Fasting Insulin Level?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #386c9a;\">Insulin is a hormone.\u00a0 It is made and secreted by the pancreas.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #386c9a;\"><strong>Functions of Insulin<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #386c9a;\">The functions of insulin include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #386c9a;\">Regulation of fats, proteins and carbohydrate metabolism<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #386c9a;\">Helping cells to absorb glucose from the bloodstream<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #386c9a;\">Helping to regulate levels of glucose in the bloodstream. Insulin helps to remove the glucose from the blood and put it into fat and tissue cells where it can be stored for energy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #386c9a;\">The production of insulin is stimulated by eating. When all is running tickety-boo, insulin rises when we consume food, does its job and then goes back to its resting levels. \u00a0Our bodies always need some circulating insulin, even when we are not eating.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #386c9a;\">When food has not been consumed for a period of time, usually between 12-20 hours, this level of insulin is called the <strong>fasting insulin level.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #386c9a;\"><a style=\"color: #386c9a;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cathybiase.com\/the-upside-of-estrogen\/lump-sugar-549096_640\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3190\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3190 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/cathybiase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/lump-sugar-549096_640.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"187\" height=\"171\" \/><\/a>If our bodies stop responding well to insulin, in many cases due to poor diet and lifestyle choices, this can lead to a condition called insulin resistance.\u00a0 In the earlier stages of insulin resistance, the pancreas will notch up its production of insulin to keep glucose levels normal.\u00a0 So if your fasting glucose levels are tested within this paradigm, all may look well.\u00a0 However you may not be getting an accurate picture of what is truly going on.\u00a0 Because while your blood sugar level may be within normal range, it could be due to your body compensating for blood sugar issues by elevating your insulin levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #386c9a;\">Insulin resistance in its early stages does not often present with symptoms. Symptoms begin to appear once insulin resistance leads to secondary effects such as higher blood sugar levels. When this happens, the symptoms may include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #386c9a;\">Lethargy<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #386c9a;\">Hunger<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #386c9a;\">Difficulty concentrating<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #386c9a;\">Weight gain around the middle (belly fat)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #386c9a;\">High blood pressure<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #386c9a;\">High cholesterol levels<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #386c9a;\">Many diseases are linked to elevated fasting insulin levels including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #386c9a;\">High blood pressure<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #386c9a;\">Obesity<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #386c9a;\">Type II diabetes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #386c9a;\">Cancer<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #386c9a;\">Polycystic ovary syndrome<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #386c9a;\">Migraine headaches<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #386c9a;\">Increased risk of heart attack and stroke<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #386c9a;\">A simple blood draw, testing for your fasting insulin level, could be a very important indicator of your health.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #386c9a;\">Ways to decrease insulin resistance<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #386c9a;\">There are diet and lifestyle changes that can go a long way to decreasing insulin resistance:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #386c9a;\">Avoid simple carbohydrates. Eat a balanced whole foods diet with a focus on plant-based eating<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #386c9a;\">Get regular exercise<a style=\"color: #386c9a;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cathybiase.com\/?attachment_id=4284\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4284\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4284 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/cathybiase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/shoes-584850_640.jpg\" alt=\"fasting insulin levels\" width=\"299\" height=\"205\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #386c9a;\">Get consistent good quality sleep<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #386c9a;\">Increase intake of daily fibre aiming for 30-40 grams per day<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"color: #386c9a;\"><strong>References<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #386c9a;\"><a style=\"color: #386c9a;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diabetes.co.uk\/insulin-resistance.html\">https:\/\/www.diabetes.co.uk\/insulin-resistance.html<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #386c9a;\"><a style=\"color: #386c9a;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walkinlab.com\/labcorp-insulin-fasting-blood-test.html\">https:\/\/www.walkinlab.com\/labcorp-insulin-fasting-blood-test.html<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #386c9a;\"><a style=\"color: #386c9a;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lifeextension.com\/Magazine\/2019\/5\/Overlooked-Danger-of-Excess-Insulin\/Page-01\">https:\/\/www.lifeextension.com\/Magazine\/2019\/5\/Overlooked-Danger-of-Excess-Insulin\/Page-01<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Insulin is a hormone.\u00a0 It is made and secreted by the pancreas. 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