The most important bloodwork to check your health status

Discover the most important bloodwork to assess your metabolic health in our video, "Key Bloodwork for Health | Understanding Insulin Resistance." Learn how insulin resistance affects your overall well-being and increases the risk of conditions like high cholesterol, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease.
We emphasize the significance of fasting insulin levels as a reliable indicator of insulin resistance. By measuring your insulin sensitivity, you can take proactive steps to prevent or mitigate metabolic disorders before they progress.
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[@mzmarquette]

I have a co-worker (T.S. in Chicago) who I recommended she watch your videos and after doing so, she had a one on one consultation with you last week. She didn't really think it would be *you personally doing the consultation* and when she came to work the next day, she was soooo freekin excited to have spoken with you and *she felt like she had just met a celebrity!!* *She said the great way you break everything down with explaining things in your videos, is exactly how you are speaking in person.* *Thank you Dr. Hansen, keep up the fantastic work you're doing with helping to keep everyone their healthiest!*

[@ldjt6184]

He's not a celebrity but he's way better than one. Edit: when I say better, I mean more valuable to the general population.

[@mzmarquette]

@@ldjt6184 I already know this and concur, but understood exactly how she felt

[@live_long_and_prosper]

Yea, excited because she met a youtube influencer. That dude must be a lousy doctor if he needs to earn money by making youtube videos. Just do some Internet research, claim you are a doctor and make some videos.

[@DrReginaldFinleySr]

Thanks, Dr. Hansen. I haven't had any major hematology labs in 12 years so I finally went in a few weeks ago. I have also been vegan for 8 years so I figured it was far past time to check everything. The results were great and had no deficiencies! A1C was 4.9! Not bad for eating all those carbs! 😅 I go back in a few months for a follow-up and I'll request an FPG or CPT. Just got back from the dentist today and no discernable tooth or gum disease. Just goes to show: eating right, flossing, brushing your teeth, and not being a slouch help. Thanks for keeping us informed.

[@camiloraulrios7525]

can you include the whole results of test done?, not only your 4.9, yes in my seventies I can say mine in the last 20 years the maximun 4.8 but more often 4.4 to 4.6 and the lowest 4.3, and have all my teeth and not even one repair, a pity not able to share a picture here.

[@lokipokey]

Thanks! Starting Tirzepatide next week per my consult with you, and asked my doc to run baseline tests. Thanks to this video, we're adding in fasting insulin level

[@Jen39x]

Interesting bit about some amino acids storing as fat easier than others. New one to me. It’s why I enjoy your shows.

[@MrLuba6a]

That’s it! I had DT2 over twenty years,today I am as healthy as one can be and my fasting insulin is 3 🎉never give up,dudes 🥳🤷‍♂️

[@stevelibby3]

Definitely a great idea to do and I’ve also learned that when you give yours cells specifically what they need, they will correct most health problems, including the more serious ones, and they arent concerned what a condition is called…but can detect abnormalities. Apoptosis is a great example…

[@MARIPILIPM]

EXCELLENT ANALYSIS 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@eduardooramaeddie4006]

Thank you Doctor great information 👍

[@edwcnj1]

Great video, patients need to know their insulin levels, C-peptide levels & HOMA-IR score to help guide them with dietary & lifestyle interventions. Functional medicine needs to outshine conventional mediocre medicine practice.

[@wmp3346]

What's the difference b/w Homa-IR and insulin?

[@Max-nt7ho]

Where can a person get tested for these 3 things??

[@CrackerFL]

@@Max-nt7ho Walgreens has the A1C test. It's around $42. Follow the instructions to a T ! A lot of other tests it can be done without a prescription, self pay at Lab Corp etc. I'd rather pay for these tests and not have them on my medical records!

[@clarisacardenas9715]

Great information!i ❤it.Stay well!You got this

[@frankcole5220]

HELLO!! Dr. Mike, thanks greatly appreciate this.

[@DoctorMikeHansen]

My pleasure!

[@my2009Babies1]

Thank you Dr. Hansen❤

[@Max-nt7ho]

Dr. Mike, thx very much for this & other informative videos. Sounds like testing for insulin level is not part of our annual-checkup’s testing, unlike A1C. Is insulin-level testing done by special request to our primary-care doctors?

[@maplenook]

Yes. Request it or order it on your own.

[@ppumpkin3282]

The problem with the insulin test on fasting blood sugar is its only at one point of time, it doesn't measure your insulin resistance. If you have high fasting blood sugar like i do, because of a variety of factors even though my A1c is always 5.4 or less.

[@brookierashele]

How do we become your patient? You are an outstanding doctor! Thank you for sharing all of this

[@brookierashele]

Very helpful!

[@Alldaysun]

Thank you Dr. Hansen. What is the correct way to order an insulin test at a doctors office?

[@nicolacoke7538]

Good Doctor 👍 Dr Mike

[@heavenlyblessed2044]

Hi Mike! Thanks much for this video. What's the next bloodwork after testing positive for ANA? Please make a video about ANA Test/Antibodies and the possible diseases associated with it. There's so much to learn about autoimmune diseases. Thanks so much! 08-23-2023

[@adamx9949]

Given that Ozempic increased the secretion of Insulin, would that not make your insulin level higher and increase insulin resistance with all the problems that accompany this.? Does anyone have any insight into this?

[@mduduzigama5534]

Insightful as always. Thank you.

[@FroMan753]

UpToDate mentions that fasting insulin does not have a high enough sensitivity or specificity to be clinically recommended. Also with the interlaboratory variations, criteria for normal and abnormal values have not been established. But they're also quoting a study from 2003. Is there new data to support the clinical use of fasting insulin testing? Where did you come up with your cut off of normal? Edit: For patients that can afford it, insulin suppression testing may be more useful, but its not practical to recommend for routine clinical use.

[@sernani99]

Thank you for this, i have a question, tomorrow I'll have blood work but the won't test for fasting insulin levels, can i ask for or it requires a separate appointment? Also they checking my A1C, is this helpful enough or should i still ask for it? Thank you.

[@47retta]

Yeah good luck getting a dr to order the test. Be prepared to argue!

[@Chris.Brisson]

What of the importance of a genetic test to determine appropriate corrective action?

[@AndrewPawley11]

Excellent

[@riekopo7638]

ok so what bloodwork do I need to get done?

[@stevencole7821]

I saw an endocrinologist for my pre-diabetes. A1c of 6.2. Fasting insulin of 5.0. ( I’m 75yo, 5’11”, 162 #, exercise 2 hrs a day). He said that insulin levels are unreliable in determining resistance. Any thought on that? Also I’ve read some sites that say that at my age a higher A1c is acceptable. What do you think. Thanks!

[@lawhoff9581]

Glad that you asked this. I have been researching A1C numbers as it relates to different age groups as well.

[@ldjt6184]

Great questions.

[@Dingele]

What's the difference between A1c and fasting insulin level?

[@ldjt6184]

@@Dingele A1c tests glucose, the other is insulin.

[@JT1358]

​@ldjt6184 A1c doesn't measure glucose, it's a marker of longterm glucose metabolism. Not the same thing.

[@rgarcia2418]

If I ask my physician for a H.O.M.A. blood test panel, should he appease me and order one? Do you think it's necessary to get one?

[@CrackerFL]

What about the C-Peptide test???

[@Eccles_History]

Can somebody answer a question? Got my blood test results, the printout they gave me read 38 mmol/mol. According to their numbers this is under the good range. The other 2 are moderate and poor. Yet they sent a text saying that my cholesterol is high, without making life style changes. I could head towards a risk of cardiovascular disease. At reception they were unable to explain it and the chances of speaking to a GP is slim as it's too busy. Can anyone explain by any chance?

[@herbalannie7707]

So my take away is fat is okay, not too much red meat and some veg. I have definitely observed the glucose spikes on carnivore diet and although doing pretty well I have stayed at the same weight for 6 months. BTW I'm on the back side of diabetes. Was 13.8 five years ago. Refused insulin. Got down to 6.1 in a couple of years but have stayed that way for about 3years. I'm suspecting I'm still insulin resistant. Can I ever expect to not be after being that way for probably 30years?

[@lawhoff9581]

Also, is the A1C number reflective of a 90 day window?

[@ldjt6184]

yes

[@terryroberts7647]

Hi Dr.Hansen good see you again pal.with another great video have a great day 🤘👍 💪🏿 💪🏿 people don't forget hit that like button 👍👍👍👍 Dr.Hansen puts lot his time into this to bring us these great videos Dr.Hansen is a awesome doctor 💪🏿 thanks everyone have a good day 👍

[@sandy-rr1by]

Is there an outside insulin resistance lab test i can pay for myself? Havent been to a dr in 5years. I had lost weight years ago, regained it during covid. Have become lazy and sloppy with my diet, would like to do better before serious issues arise! Better health today than in my younger & middle years.

[@markspc1]

Great video Dr.Hansen. When you say fasting insulin blood test. What do you mean by fasting: over night fasting or a week fasting ? Thank you.

[@km-bo3zx]

8-12 hours.

[@user-ov4wr5yu4r]

Overnight usually.

[@markspc1]

@@km-bo3zx Thank you 😊

[@markspc1]

@@user-ov4wr5yu4r Thank you 🙏

[@EngineeringEIdeas]

Thanks Dr. What is the connection between C-peptide and Insulin.

[@tomchristian9932]

You failed to mention fasting!

[@lawhoff9581]

Would you please weigh in on A1C numbers as it is related to age. I understand there is a difference of opinion from American diabetes association versus other medical groups. Is a A1C number for a 30-year-old as significant as an A1C for a 65-year-old?

[@cubanamericanmia7680]

Usually Unnecessary test. A1C and a comprehensive metabolic test is so far enough. Life style modifications people. Low carbohydrate diet and cardiovascular exercises.

[@ZACATCS]

Your message is not too late, but where were you five years when I found out I was Insulin Resistant?

[@joha7484]

❤❤❤

[@danscancerstory]

Isn’t fasting also a way to lower blood glucose and stabilize insulin production?

[@KeenestObserver]

Is it possible to be insulin resistant despite maintaining a perfectly healthy weight?

[@patriciaanzelc5386]

Yes of course. Many thin type two diabetics. It’s genetic. No cure, just do the best you can with diet and exercise.

[@DumelFernandez]

In Canada the blood work is up to what the dr. think is necessary or not😢,we are in their hands😢 we don't have a say its not right

[@vivianrios6007]

🙏🏼

[@dlight9849]

Help! My doctor will only do fasting blood test first thing in the morning, and my a1C is normal, not even close to pre-diabetic. But, I purchased my own blood glucose meter because I often pass out unexpectedly immediately after eating -- feels like narcolepsy because it comes on fast and I can't stop it. I've noticed my blood sugar levels spike insanely high after meals, no matter how healthy I eat. The doctor won't do any further testing, and I'm stuck because its the only doctor for the county's uninsured patients. I'm scared because I don't understand what the problem is.... normal a1C but wickedly high blood sugar spikes.

[@JT1358]

A1c is a measure of longterm glucose metabolism which smooths out the spikes. Speak to a dietician, you may be eating healthy but still eating the wrong stuff for you.

[@janesimpson8590]

your symptoms of falling asleep right after eating sounds like gastric dumping

[@gunawathiheerath8095]

❤️❤️❤️🤭

[@markkeller9378]

So what is the blood test? Just insulin? Fasting insulin.

[@ldjt6184]

fasting insulin

[@stevedoesstufftv2076]

Can you be thin and have insulin resistance?

[@KB-ct7th]

@stevedoesstufftv2076~Yes, you can have insulin resistance whether heavy or thin.

[@ofirs5830]

7:22 do beans contain lectins?

[@ldjt6184]

Raw beans do, but not cooked beans.

[@ldjt6184]

Also, the body can produce enzymes during digestion that degrades some lectins.

[@Zoyaali09]

What are the symptoms of insulin resistance

[@live_long_and_prosper]

Thumbs down for all the ads.

[@EduardQualls]

*There is no difference between refined and unrefined carbohydrates as to the kind of metabolic damage they do: refined carbs just do more, faster.* *There is also NO evidence that increased protein intake causes fatty liver disease. What Mike describes is the CHEMICAL reaction in test tubes, not how the body actually handles protein:.all fatty liver disease is caused by sugar and carbohydrate consumption.* *If carbohydrates are required for human health, how did the Inuit and Plains Indians survive for millenia on diets that had either absolutely no carbs, or very few carbs? [And racism/genetics isn't an answer.]*

[@patriciaanzelc5386]

Those recommended foods with all that fiber just kill me. I have tried over and over again and no matter the combination or how slowly I do it I always get severe IBS. These suggestions do not help everyone.

[@starr8111]

4:15

[@malakhetan6733]

I tried to ask my dr. To do a HOMA-IR Test she laughed at me and said no insurance company in USA will pay for it. Hahaha she said. Good luck with that test.

[@Mmmyess]

Oh hell...the dreaded 45-degree camera. Nothing says 2003 like cuts to a 45-degree camera angle in an "interview" video.

[@mimosveta]

I used to like this guy, he's very handsome and while he was talking about lungs he seemed smart. but now he's just pushing untested drugs and I'm just gonna unsub, this is unbearable.