INSULIN, FASTING (F) & POST PRANDIAL (PP), PANEL

Insulin is produced by the beta cells of the Pancreas. It leads to Type 1 (IDDM) Diabetes caused by insulin deficiency and Type 2 (NIDDM) Diabetes caused by insulin resistance. This assay is useful in the management of Diabetes and for diagnosing Insulinoma when used in conjunction with Proinsulin and C-peptide measurement.