Service Description

Insulin in Blood This test measures the amount of insulin in your blood. Insulin is a hormone that helps move blood sugar, known as glucose, from your bloodstream into your cells. Glucose comes from the foods you eat and drink. It is your body's main source of energy. Insulin plays a key role in keeping glucose at the right levels. Insulin in blood test is used to: 1. Find out the cause of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) 2. Diagnose or monitor insulin resistance 3. Monitor the condition of people with type 2 diabetes 4. Find out if there is a type of tumor on the pancreas, known as an insulinoma. If the tumor has been removed, the test may be used to see if it has been done successfully.