Insulin PP

As the name suggests, the Insulin PP Test measures the amount of insulin in your bloodstream 2 hours after a meal. Insulin moves glucose from your bloodstream into the cells. Glucose comes from the food you eat and drink. It is also the main source of energy for your body. The glucose levels in the body are maintained by insulin. Abnormal glucose levels can cause a lot of health problems. It can also lead to chronic illnesses. If the glucose levels are not normal, it could be hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia. Hyperglycemia is a condition, in which the blood glucose levels are too high because your body is not able to make enough insulin. A lack of insulin prevents the body from transporting glucose to the cells. It stays in the bloodstream and builds up. Hypoglycemia is a condition where blood sugar levels are too low. In this case, the body secretes an excess of insulin and sends it to the blood. So, a considerable quantity of glucose goes into your cells and only a little is left in the bloodstream. Insulin resistance is a situation that often develops before Type 2 diabetes. In the beginning, insulin resistance causes the body to make extra insulin to make up for the scarcity of the hormone. Thus, the extra insulin can lead to hypoglycemia. However, insulin resistance is a condition that can get worse over time. Also, it can affect your body’s ability to make insulin. So, when the insulin level drops, blood sugar levels increase. If the levels don’t go back to normal, you get Type 2 diabetes. The Insulin PP test measures and evaluates the insulin production by the beta cells in the pancreas. It further helps to determine the cause of low blood sugar levels or high blood sugar levels in the body as well. It will also help the doctor to understand whether a Type 2 diabetic patient needs extra insulin or not. A doctor will ask for Insulin PP test results if you show signs of sweating, confusion, hunger, dizziness, blurred vision, fainting and palpitations. Other symptoms include extreme hunger, trembling and irregular heartbeat. The Insulin PP test helps with the diagnosis of high blood sugar levels or low blood sugar levels. Diabetes is a condition that is very common in all parts of India. Some people have diabetes due to genetic disorders. A majority of the affected population has Type 2 diabetes due to stress and an unhealthy lifestyle. People living in metro cities with no work-life balance often face health issues associated with insulin.