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What Does An Insulin Level Of 36.30 Suggest?

Hi, I had some hormone checks done and my Insulin , Serum by CMIA is 36.30. Could you please tell me if this is high. It was done randomly. and my doc has advised me to take a fasting blood sugar. Is this relevant? what would be the normal range for Insulin level in blood? She told me this falls under the stimulated level. What does this mean?
Wed, 7 Jan 2015
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Hi,
Welcome to HCM. I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.

The random value of insulin is not high in your case. Probably your doctor is working you up for insulin resistance.

Please share with us your symptoms
What is your height and weight?
Is there any one in your family with diabetes?

Insulin is checked at two times

1. Fasting - after 8 hours of fasting This is called fasting insulin or "Basal" insulin secretion

Normal values : less than 25 or 30 miu/ml

2. After taking food - glucose is the stimulus for insulin secretion. So it is also called "stimulated" insulin levels.

Normal values:
1 hr after food : 18-276 miu/ml
2 hr after food : 16-166 miu/ml (The values vary according to the assay used in labs)

So your value of 36 after food is absolutely normal.

Other tests used in assessing insulin resistance are fasting insulin, fasting blood sugar and HbA1c (3 months' average blood glucose).

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help
With warm regards,
Dr Ajish TP (MD,DM)
Consultant Endocrinologist.
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What Does An Insulin Level Of 36.30 Suggest?

Hi, Welcome to HCM. I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. The random value of insulin is not high in your case. Probably your doctor is working you up for insulin resistance. Please share with us your symptoms What is your height and weight? Is there any one in your family with diabetes? Insulin is checked at two times 1. Fasting - after 8 hours of fasting This is called fasting insulin or Basal insulin secretion Normal values : less than 25 or 30 miu/ml 2. After taking food - glucose is the stimulus for insulin secretion. So it is also called stimulated insulin levels. Normal values: 1 hr after food : 18-276 miu/ml 2 hr after food : 16-166 miu/ml (The values vary according to the assay used in labs) So your value of 36 after food is absolutely normal. Other tests used in assessing insulin resistance are fasting insulin, fasting blood sugar and HbA1c (3 months average blood glucose). Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help With warm regards, Dr Ajish TP (MD,DM) Consultant Endocrinologist.