📉 Most people track blood sugar... but what about insulin? In this episode of The GOOD IDEA Audio Blog, we break down why fasting insulin is one of the most powerful (yet overlooked) markers of metabolic health, before blood sugar ever becomes a problem.
You’ll learn:✅ What fasting insulin levels reveal about your health✅ The difference between blood sugar and insulin (and why both matter)✅ What your numbers should be... and what’s considered “optimal”✅ How high insulin can silently drive weight gain, fatigue, and disease risk✅ Actionable steps to lower insulin naturally and improve metabolic flexibility
HOMA-IR Calculation:HOMA-IR = (Fasting insulin µg/mL × Fasting glucose mmol/L) ÷ 22.5
AÂ normal HOMA-IRÂ is typically between 0.5 and 1.4. Values greater than 1.9 are considered early insulin resistance and values greater than or equal to 2.9 indicate insulin resistance.
Whether you’re optimizing for longevity, performance, or better daily energy, testing fasting insulin gives you the full picture.
✨ Listen now and take control of your metabolic health.
đź”— Read the full article: goodidea.us/blogs/dr-elins-blog/why-you-should-be-testing-your-fasting-insulin-levels
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