Blood collection at collection point
- You receive a test kit with tubes and referral letter
- Visit one of 800+ collection locations in the Netherlands
- Experienced staff professionally draw your blood
- Receive your results digitally by email
Insulin
Insulin; glucose metabolism.
€22.95EUR
€20.00EUR
€5.95EUR
Costs are per order
- TrustPilot 4.6/5 sterren
- No GP referral needed
- Reviewed by BIG-registered physician
- ISO 15189 Certified laboratory
- Results within 1 week
- Order today, ships today
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 should you have Insulin tested?
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 type 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 help in determining insulin resistance, a precursor to type 2 diabetes, or insulin production problems, such as in type 1 diabetes.
What does a high insulin level mean?
A high insulin level may suggest insulin resistance, where your body cells do not respond well to insulin. This can lead to elevated blood sugar levels. It can 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 production of insulin by the pancreas, which is characteristic of type 1 diabetes. It can also occur in long-standing type 2 diabetes, where the pancreas becomes exhausted.
