Laboratory Tests

Detect Insulin Resistance Early & Protect Your Health

Insulin resistance is a condition in which your body's cells become less responsive to insulin, leading to elevated blood sugar levels over time. It is a precursor to Type 2 diabetes and is linked to other metabolic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, obesity, and fatty liver disease. We could say it is silent at the beginning, and it often goes undetected for years but can be identified early with proper screening.

What’s Included & Why It Matters:

• Hemoglobin A1C – Reflects your average blood sugar levels over the past 2–3 months, helping detect prediabetes and early metabolic dysfunction.
• Fasting Insulin – Elevated insulin levels can signal insulin resistance long before blood sugar levels become abnormal.
• Fasting Glucose – Measures blood sugar levels after fasting, providing insight into how well your body manages glucose.
• Triglycerides – High triglycerides are often a sign of insulin resistance, as excess glucose is converted into fat.
• Uric Acid – Elevated levels can indicate metabolic dysfunction and poor glucose regulation.
• HOMA-IR (Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance) – A calculated value that estimates insulin resistance using fasting insulin and fasting glucose.

Many people with insulin resistance don’t realize they have it until more serious conditions develop. This panel helps identify early warning signs so you can take proactive steps to improve insulin sensitivity, support metabolic health, and prevent long-term complications.

Understand Your Metabolism & Take Control of Your Health

Insulin resistance develops silently, often years before it leads to serious health issues like Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, or metabolic syndrome. This lab panel helps you get early insights into how well your body is managing blood sugar, cholesterol, and inflammation—three key factors in metabolic health. By identifying imbalances early, you can take proactive steps to improve your well-being.

What's Included & Why It Matters:

• Fasting Glucose – Measures blood sugar levels after fasting to assess how well your body maintains glucose balance.
• Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c) – Provides a 2–3 month average of blood sugar levels, helping detect insulin resistance and prediabetes.
• Fasting Insulin – Elevated fasting insulin is an early sign of insulin resistance, even before blood sugar levels become abnormal.
• HOMA-IR (Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance) – A calculated value that estimates insulin resistance using fasting insulin and fasting glucose.
• Apolipoprotein B (ApoB) – A more accurate measure of cholesterol-related cardiovascular risk than LDL alone.
• Lipid Panel with NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance) – Breaks down cholesterol particles, including LDL size and number, to give a more precise picture of metabolic health.
• Triglycerides – Elevated triglycerides are often linked to insulin resistance and poor metabolic function.
• Triglyceride-to-HDL Ratio – A simple but powerful marker for insulin resistance and cardiovascular risk.
• C-Reactive Protein, High Sensitivity (hsCRP) – Detects low-grade inflammation, which can contribute to insulin resistance and cardiovascular disease.
• Uric Acid – High uric acid levels are associated with metabolic dysfunction and insulin resistance.
• Ferritin – Elevated ferritin can indicate hidden inflammation and metabolic dysfunction.
• Homocysteine – Elevated levels are linked to poor cardiovascular and metabolic health.

Metabolic health is the foundation of overall well-being. Insulin resistance and chronic inflammation don’t always cause immediate symptoms, but they increase the risk of serious conditions over time. This panel helps you detect early warning signs so you can make informed choices and take control of your health before issues develop.

The Most Complete Picture of Your Metabolic & Overall Health

For those looking for a deeper understanding of their health, this comprehensive panel provides a full-body assessment. It includes everything in the Insulin Resistance and Metabolic Health & Inflammation Panel, plus additional markers to evaluate thyroid function, general health, and essential nutrients. This panel is ideal for those who want a well-rounded view of their metabolic and overall well-being.

What's Included & Why It Matters:

• Fasting Glucose – Measures blood sugar levels after fasting to assess how well your body maintains glucose balance.
• Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c) – Provides a 2–3 month average of blood sugar levels, helping detect insulin resistance and prediabetes.
• Fasting Insulin – Elevated fasting insulin is an early sign of insulin resistance, even before blood sugar levels become abnormal.
• HOMA-IR (Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance) – A calculated value that estimates insulin resistance using fasting insulin and fasting glucose.
• Apolipoprotein B (ApoB) – A more accurate measure of cholesterol-related cardiovascular risk than LDL alone.
• Lipid Panel with NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance) – Breaks down cholesterol particles, including LDL size and number, to give a more precise picture of metabolic health.
• Triglycerides – Elevated triglycerides are often linked to insulin resistance and poor metabolic function.
• Triglyceride-to-HDL Ratio – A simple but powerful marker for insulin resistance and cardiovascular risk.
• C-Reactive Protein, High Sensitivity (hsCRP) – Detects low-grade inflammation, which can contribute to insulin resistance and cardiovascular disease.
• Uric Acid – High uric acid levels are associated with metabolic dysfunction and insulin resistance.
• Ferritin – Elevated ferritin can indicate hidden inflammation and metabolic dysfunction.
• Homocysteine – Elevated levels are linked to poor cardiovascular and metabolic health.
• Complete Blood Count (CBC) with Differential & Platelets – Evaluates red and white blood cells, hemoglobin, and hematocrit to assess overall health and immune function.
• Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) – Measures glucose, electrolytes, kidney function (BUN, creatinine), and liver enzymes (ALT, AST).
• Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT) – A liver enzyme that can indicate metabolic dysfunction or liver stress.
• Vitamin D, 25-OH, Total – Essential for immune health, hormone balance, and overall wellness.
• Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) – Evaluates thyroid function, which plays a crucial role in metabolism.
• Urinalysis, Routine – Screens for kidney function, hydration status.
• Vitamin B12 – Assesses B12 levels, which are essential for energy production and nerve health.
• Folate – Important for red blood cell production and DNA synthesis.

This panel gives you the most detailed evaluation of your overall health, helping you understand how your metabolism, inflammation levels, and key body systems are functioning. If you’re looking for a complete assessment to guide lifestyle changes, prevent disease, and optimize your well-being, this is the ideal choice.