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It facilitates the transport of glucose from the blood into cells, where it's used for energy or stored. Insulin is essential for the body's metabolism and is crucial in managing conditions like diabetes.

Diabetes & Pancreatic Health

Insulin

Test Code: MTC00593

a hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood glucose levels.

Sample Type

Blood

Preparation

Fasting 8 Hours

TAT Turnaround time (TAT)

4 hours

15.

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15.

000

KWD

Home Visit Service

+ Home visit fee per region

15.

000

KWD

Home Visit Service

+ Home visit fee per region

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To evaluate insulin production by the pancreas. To investigate causes of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) or hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). To assess insulin resistance, which is linked to type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome

Type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Insulin resistance or prediabetes. Metabolic syndrome. Insulinoma (a rare tumor of the pancreas).

If you have unexplained low or high blood sugar. If you show symptoms of insulin resistance (weight gain around the abdomen, fatigue, frequent urination, increased thirst). If blood sugar results are abnormal and your doctor wants to check how your body produces insulin.

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