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What are possible reasons for elevated insulin in my teen year old daughter from fasting blood work?
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Hyperinsulinemia: Is most commonly seen in children & teens with obesity, a bmi of > 95th %ile. It can be a precursor to diabetes mellitus type ii, especially with a family history of dm ii, & part of metabolic syndrome, with high cholesterol/ triglycerides & high blood pressure. It usually means that Insulin resistance is developing, causing the pancreas to produce more insulin. Follow-up & diet change are needed.
Answered 6/25/2014
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Insulin resistance: Her cells may not be allowing the glucose in her blood stream to enter, forcing her pancreas to release more Insulin to help.
Answered 6/25/2014
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