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My fasting insulin level is 18 and blood sugar is 4.5 . what does it mean?
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Are number correct?: Are you sure about these numbers? Unless you are using a different system that we use in the us, these numbers do not seem correct.
Answered 9/3/2013
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Normal: These are normal levels. Why were they done to begin with? If they were done looking for Insulin resistance, you cannot make this diagnosis based on Insulin levels. One needs to see the clinical features, lipid levels, blood pressure.
Answered 6/25/2014
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