Fasting Insulin

Fasting Serum Insulin

Fasting insulin measures how much insulin your pancreas makes when fasting. High levels indicate insulin resistance — the root cause of Type 2 diabetes and PCOD.

Normal Range

2-25 mIU/mL (optimal: 5-10)

Unit: mIU/mL

LOWNORMALHIGH
Below normal2-25 mIU/mL (optimal: 5-10) mIU/mLAbove normal
Medically Verified Ranges

What High Fasting Insulin Means

High fasting insulin (above 15-20): insulin resistance. Your body is producing MORE insulin to keep blood sugar normal. This is pre-diabetic state. Extremely common in PCOD, obesity, and metabolic syndrome. Often present years before diabetes diagnosis.

Insulin ResistancePre-DiabetesPCODMetabolic Syndrome

What Low Fasting Insulin Means

Low fasting insulin: Type 1 diabetes (pancreas not making insulin), late-stage Type 2 diabetes (pancreas burnout), or normal lean person.

Type 1 Diabetes
Desi Ilaaj for Fasting Insulin

AI-verified traditional Indian remedies. Always consult a doctor for serious conditions.

Cinnamon(दालचीनी)

Improves insulin sensitivity — 1g/day for 12 weeks showed improvement

Use Ceylon cinnamon. Cassia in excess may harm liver.

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