Insulin
Acquire test
Visit your pharmacy and ask about CaboCheck.
With each test, you will receive an information sheet with your personal test QR code (CaboCheck-ID), through which you can retrieve the test result.
Test execution on-site or at a later date
You have the choice to have the test done directly in the pharmacy or to make an appointment. Sample collection is done quickly and easily by our special capillary blood machine, which ensures a gentle and efficient blood draw.
Quick and reliable results
Your sample will be evaluated by a professional laboratory, and you will receive your detailed laboratory report via email within 2-3 days. Benefit from the accuracy and reliability of medical laboratory tests, conveniently and easily conducted in your pharmacy.
CaboCheck Benefits
Professionelle Probenentnahme vor Ort in der Apotheke
Einfache Kapillarblutentnahme innerhalb von 2 Minuten
Auswertung durch medizinisches Facharztlabor
Labor-Ergebnisse als PDF oder online
Fragen und Antworten zu Insulin
What is the respective laboratory value?
Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas and is responsible for regulating blood sugar levels. The laboratory value measures the insulin concentration in the blood, especially in the fasting state, to assess the function of the pancreas and the insulin level.
For whom is such a test to be considered?
A sober insulin test is recommended for: People with suspected insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes Persons with symptoms of hypoglycemia (e.g. trembling, sweating, weakness) Overweight or obese patients with metabolic syndrome Women with suspected polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) Patients with existing diabetes for monitoring insulin therapy
What is it used for?
The test serves the diagnosis of insulin resistance, hyperinsulinemia (excessive insulin production) and the clarification of disorders of glucose metabolism. It is also used to monitor insulin production in patients with diabetes.
What can be inferred from that?
A high insulin level in the fasting state often indicates insulin resistance, a precursor to type 2 diabetes. Symptoms may include: Weight gain, especially in the abdominal area Fatigue after carbohydrate-rich meals Dark discoloration of the skin (acanthosis nigricans) A low insulin level can indicate impaired insulin production, as in type 1 diabetes or pancreatic insufficiency.
What is the ideal time for a test?
The testing should be carried out in a fasting state, that is, after at least 8 hours without food intake. This ensures meaningful results, as meals strongly influence insulin levels.
Particularly interesting?
• The insulin value should often be measured in combination with the blood sugar to calculate the HOMA index (a marker for insulin resistance). • Certain medications such as corticosteroids or antidiabetics can influence insulin levels. • Increased insulin production over a longer period of time can lead to weight gain and inflammation and increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases.