Cardio IQ Insulin Resistance Panel with Score details

The Cardio IQ® Insulin Resistance Panel with Score This is a test that measures insulin levels in the blood to help diagnose diabetes, pre-diabetes, and insulin resistance syndromes. Insulin, a hormone made by the pancreas, helps your body use glucose for energy. The test also looks at C-peptide levels, which are linked to insulin production, to provide a clearer picture of how well your body is managing blood sugar. The Insulin Resistance score integrates these clinical parameters to assess your risk and severity of insulin resistance.

Who might need this test?

This test is particularly useful for individuals showing symptoms of high blood sugar or those at risk of developing insulin resistance, a condition where the body doesn't use insulin effectively, leading to increased blood sugar levels.

Symptoms of insulin resistance:

• Changes in appetite, frequent hunger, cravings
• Difficulty losing weight, especially around the abdomen
• Feeling tired after meals
• Brain fog, difficulty concentrating
• Skin changes, such as dark patches
• Slow healing of wounds