{"product_id":"insuline","title":"Insulin","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Insulin?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInsulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas and is essential for regulating blood sugar levels. It helps the body's cells to absorb glucose (sugar) from the blood and use it for energy or store it for future use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy should you have Insulin tested?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTesting insulin levels can be useful for assessing how well your body regulates glucose. This is especially important for people with diabetes or prediabetes, but also for those who want to monitor their metabolic health. It can assist in diagnosing various conditions, including insulin resistance and type 1 or type 2 diabetes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does it indicate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe insulin test can indicate whether your body produces an adequate amount of insulin and how it responds to glucose. It can help in determining insulin resistance, a precursor to type 2 diabetes, or insulin production problems, such as in type 1 diabetes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a high insulin level mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA high insulin level may suggest insulin resistance, where your body cells do not respond well to insulin. This can lead to elevated blood sugar levels. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a low insulin level mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA low insulin level may indicate reduced production of insulin by the pancreas, which is characteristic of type 1 diabetes. It can also occur in long-standing type 2 diabetes, where the pancreas becomes exhausted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"BloedCheckup","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47709005480282,"sku":"","price":32.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/6816\/2394\/files\/Insuline.png?v=1755941812","url":"https:\/\/store.bloedcheckup.nl\/products\/insuline","provider":"BloedCheckup","version":"1.0","type":"link"}