Q. I don’t have diabetes or pre-diabetes, do you know why my healthcare provider ordered a fasting insulin test? A. Fasting insulin is an often-overlooked marker of metabolic health, yet it plays a ...

Blood sugar testing seems simple, right? You prick your finger, see a number, and know if you’re “good” or “bad.” But anyone who’s ever tried to make sense of fasting glucose, post-meal readings, ...

Insulin is one of the most essential hormones in your body. You can think of it as a “key” that unlocks the doors to your cells. When you eat food, your body turns it into energy (sugar). Insulin ...

Blood sugar tests measure the amount of glucose in your blood and help detect prediabetes, diabetes, and blood sugar ...

A patient recently showed me his annual health check-up, blood sugar normal, HbA1c 5.8%, cholesterol "borderline." His doctor told him to watch his diet and come back next year. When I ran a fuller ...

Routine blood tests often focus on basic parameters, but certain specialised markers can offer deeper insight into hidden imbalances long before symptoms become severe. Identifying these biomarkers ...

A series of simple blood tests can tell you a lot about the inner workings of your body. You know your Social Security number, your ATM pin code, your mom’s phone number, but do you know your HbA1c?

A study recently published in Cell Metabolism examines the effects of intermittent fasting (IF) on neuronal insulin resistance (IR) and cognitive function in older adults with IR. With increasing ...

A simple blood test that does not require overnight fasting has been found to be an accurate screening tool for identifying youth at risk for Type 2 diabetes and heart disease risk later in life, ...