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I had a fasting insulin level done and it was low 1.5 is that normal?

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Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: in the context of fasting, I'm doubtful that insulin has to be there at all. High levels would imply either a start of type II diabetes or uncontrolled insulin secretion from an insulin secreting tumor (non-cancerous moslty).

Answered 10/23/2015

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