Are 6 units of insulin required if I have fasting glucose of 99?
No
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
No, you fall under prediabetes. One can reverse it by eating low carbohydrate diet and exercising daily.
The primary source of blood glucose is from the food we consume. The food is broken down into glucose which releases in the blood stream.
Eating too many calories and not burning enough may cause weight gain. Additionally, if you have insulin resistance then too weight gain is possible. This in turn can raise your blood sugar levels.
The structure of glucose makes it a good source of energy. Also, glucose is the main substrate for catabolism
Postprandial means after a meal. This test is done to see how your body responds to sugar and starch after you eat a meal. As you digest the food in your stomach, blood glucose, or blood sugar, levels rise sharply.
Fasting Insulin, Insulin Serum, Insulin F
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