Fingerstick at home – no collection point needed
- You receive a fingerstick kit with clear instructions
- Easily collect a few drops of blood yourself
- Return via medical mail to the lab
Fingerstick at home – no collection point needed
- You receive a fingerstick kit with clear instructions
- Easily collect a few drops of blood yourself
- Return via medical mail to the lab
What is Insulin?
Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas and is essential for regulating blood sugar levels. It helps the body's cells to absorb glucose (sugar) from the blood and use it for energy or store it for future use.
Why test Insulin?
Testing insulin levels can be useful for assessing how well your body regulates glucose. This is especially important for people with diabetes or prediabetes, but also for those who want to monitor their metabolic health. It can assist in diagnosing various conditions, including insulin resistance and type 1 or 2 diabetes.
What does it indicate?
The insulin test can indicate whether your body produces an adequate amount of insulin and how it responds to glucose. It can assist in determining insulin resistance, a precursor to type 2 diabetes, or insulin production problems, such as those found in type 1 diabetes.
What does a high insulin level mean?
A high insulin level may indicate insulin resistance, where your body cells do not respond well to insulin. This can lead to elevated blood sugar levels. It may also be an indication of an insulinoma, a rare tumor of the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas.
What does a low insulin level mean?
A low insulin level may indicate reduced insulin production by the pancreas, which is characteristic of type 1 diabetes. It can also occur in long-term type 2 diabetes, where the pancreas becomes exhausted.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to what people usually want to know.
How does the home test work from A to Z?
After ordering we ship the collection kit to your home. You prick your fingertip, collect a few drops of blood, return it in the envelope, and receive your result digitally by email.
How do I collect my blood sample?
A small prick on your fingertip lets you collect a few drops into a tube. The instructions include step-by-step photos and video, so no guessing required.
How do I return the sample?
In the included return envelope with free shipping. Just drop it in the mailbox; the lab processes your sample as soon as it arrives.
