Insulin Post Prandial

Insulin Post Prandial is a hormonal blood test that measures insulin levels approximately 2 hours after food intake. It helps evaluate how effectively the body responds to glucose following a meal. This test is commonly used in the assessment of insulin resistance, diabetes mellitus, metabolic syndrome, and hypoglycemia. Abnormal postprandial insulin levels may indicate impaired glucose metabolism or early insulin resistance even when fasting insulin levels are normal. The test is often interpreted along with fasting insulin, fasting glucose, and postprandial blood sugar values to provide a comprehensive assessment of metabolic health and guide appropriate treatment or lifestyle interventions.