Mr_Pot
Well-Known Member
My concern is that fasting insulin testing might be seen, particularly by the newly diagnosed, as a essential measure of their illness when in fact it is unreliable and difficult to know how to interpret.
My concern is that fasting insulin testing might be seen, particularly by the newly diagnosed, as a essential measure of their illness when in fact it is unreliable and difficult to know how to interpret.But according to you there's nothing we can do about it anyway.. so why are you so worried about it?
My concern is that fasting insulin testing might be seen, particularly by the newly diagnosed, as a essential measure of their illness when in fact it is unreliable and difficult to know how to interpret.
hyperinsulinaemia
spell it? cant even say it out loud...Once I've learnt how to spell that word (without checking first) I might get those tests done
So disagreeing with you constitutes ruining the discussion? I didn't realise only one viewpoint was acceptable.Discussion ruined. Thanks Mr Pot. Next time I wish to speak freely I’ll be sure to send you a PM and ask for your approval.
So disagreeing with you constitutes ruining the discussion? I didn't realise only one viewpoint was acceptable.
I’m very keen to know my fasting insulin and there’s more chance of getting blood out of a stone than getting my GP to agree to taking some out of my arm.
Medichecks do a home finger prick test kit which you then send back to them. It’s £39 which to me is very much worth it. Just wondering if anyone else has used this service and also if the finger prick method provides sufficient accuracy. I’m guessing it does or they would mandate a sample to be taken at a clinic. Very interested in getting this done along with a new HbA1c as my doctor no longer seems interested in testing that either
Thanks.
Sorry. In answer to your question yes Medichecks I have found found to be good. Fast results. If you can coordinate with a hospital blood draw then it will save you the £25 they charge for another place to do it. They do send the needle etc if you know someone who can draw blood.
Whilst I’m not advanced I’m seriously tempted to get one now, once I get organised enough to sort it out anyway. If only for a baseline to look back on later and see what progress I may have made. Kind of wish I’d had one at diagnosis for the same reason. Ah well.
Yes, if only they were part of the NHS routine health checks. They don't cost the earth when done privately, so can't cost the NHS a great deal. It really could lead to a much earlier diagnosis of diabetes, and give those that care about their health a good idea of whether they are improving insulin-wise.
Yes, if only they were part of the NHS routine health checks. They don't cost the earth when done privately, so can't cost the NHS a great deal. It really could lead to a much earlier diagnosis of diabetes, and give those that care about their health a good idea of whether they are improving insulin-wise.
@Jim Lahey, I had my fasting insulin tested about 18 months ago and it came back as 3 however my FBG was 6.4 and my HbA1c was at 39. As far as I can tell my fasting insulin was at the lower end but obviously my FBG and HbA1c were at the higher end ..... not sure what this told me! Hope to get another done in the not too distant future to check again. I did mine with Thriva as @shelley262 did but had the blood draw at my surgery.
Yes, that could be the reason but I had lost 18 kg and weighed 58kg at the time of the test. Maybe this is not enough to remove fat from my pancreas but don't want to lose any further weight as skin and bones now. Will be interesting to have another done in the near future.That is curious. Perhaps an indicator of fatty pancreas unable to secrete large amounts of insulin? That is a wild guess using pure logic rather than any clinical knowledge. I understand that fatty pancreas is the very last thing to clear up when trying to beat diabetes, so it’s conceivable I guess
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