The test is used to evaluate the efficiency of beta cells in insulin production, to determine the cause of low blood glucose levels, and to differentiate between type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
It's a hormone produced by beta cells in the pancreas. It plays a crucial role in regulating blood sugar levels.
It is an enzyme secreted by the body through the pancreas and the salivary glands in the mouth, which works to digest carbohydrates by converting starches and sugars into small, digestible sugar molecules.
measures the glucose level in the blood after a period of fasting (typically 8-12 hours). This test indicates the normal blood sugar concentration or if there is an abnormal elevation suggesting issues with sugar metabolism, such as diabetes or prediabetes.
Measures your average blood sugar levels over the past 3 months. This blood test helps determine whether you’re at risk for prediabetes or diabetes.