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Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Health Encyclopedia: Insulin Test

Normal Values

5-20 mcU/mL while fasting; normal ranges may differ by the laboratory of the health care provider.

Note: mcU/mL = micro unit per milliliter

What abnormal results mean

Greater-than-normal levels may indicate:

Insulinoma
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Obesity
Injection of an excessive amount of insulin
Sulfonylurea-induced hypoglycemia

Lower-than-normal levels may indicate:

Diabetes, type 1 or 2

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Expert & Community Posts

FDA Advisors advise continued access to Avandia

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I is for Insulin

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Health Guide

What do I need to know about diabetes?"

...type occurs when the body doesn't make enough insulin. Adult-onset diabetes mellitus, also known as type 2 diabetes mellitus - This type of diabetes happens when the body either produces low... Read more »

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Symptoms

Type 2 diabetes usually begins gradually and progresses slowly. Symptoms in adults include:Excessive thirstIncreased urinationFatigueBlurred visionWeight lossIn women, vaginal yeast... Read more »

Lowering Cholesterol for Patients

...mercury (mm Hg) A fasting blood sugar level between 100 and 125 mg/dL Metabolic syndrome, like type 2 diabetes mellitus which it leads to, is a risk factor for arteriosclerosis. Managing... Read more »

Glaucoma: References

...13;296(10):1284-5.Pasquale LR, Kang JH, Manson JE, Willett WC, Rosner BA, Hankinson SE. Prospective study of type 2 diabetes mellitus and risk of primary open-angle glaucoma in women.... Read more »

Stroke: References

...2006;354(6):588-600.Najarian RM, Sullivan LM, Kannel WB, Wilson PW, D'Agostino RB, Wolf PA. Metabolic syndrome compared with type 2 diabetes mellitus as a risk factor for stroke: the Framingham... Read more »

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Medications

Amaryl Oral Uses and How to Use

...control high blood sugar. It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes (non-insulin-dependent... Read more »

Diabinese Oral Uses and How to Use

...program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes (non-insulin-dependent... Read more »

Actos Oral Uses and How to Use

...program to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes (non-insulin-dependent... Read more »

Avandia Oral Uses and How to Use

...program to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes (non-insulin-dependent... Read more »

Diabeta Oral Uses and How to Use

...control high blood sugar. It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes (non-insulin-dependent... Read more »

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