Insulin Insights
Monitoring morning glucose and insulin levels is crucial for understanding cardiovascular risk and overall health. The HB A1C test acts as a lie detector for carbohydrate intake, revealing the long-term effects of diet on hemoglobin. Additionally, the reactive insulin test is highlighted as an essential measure of pancreatic health, often overlooked despite its significance in assessing insulin resistance.In this clip
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What tests check insulin sensitivity?
There was a guest who was talking about what you should look at on your blood test in regards to insulin resistance or glucose.
What regular tests do you recommend to monitor health span? Here is what I have for now: Quarterly Tests: 1. Resting Heart Rate and HRV: Continuous monitoring 2. Blood Pressure and Lipid Panel: Checking for early markers of metabolic syndrome or cardiovascular issues, especially during endurance and hypertrophy phases. 3. Glucose and Insulin Sensitivity: Fasting glucose and HbA1c for a basic check on blood sugar handling, particularly relevant during fat loss and hypertrophy periods. 4. Joint Range of Motion: Basic assessments to ensure that strength phases don’t compromise flexibility or joint health. Would be great to have your views on what these tests could look like. For example, how to measure improvements in hamstring flexibility? 5. Strength Tests: Not sure what these would look like. Annual Tests: 1. Comprehensive Blood Panel: Check with the nutritionist; I am thinking of including vitamin D, B12, iron levels, kidney and liver function, CRP (inflammation), and testosterone. 2. VO2 Max Test: To assess cardiovascular capacity and monitor VO2 improvements over the quarters. 3. FTP W/Kg: Good benchmark for cycling performance. 4. Lactate Threshold Test: Consider doing quarterly? 5. Stress and Cortisol Levels: Probably as part of the annual blood test? 6. Body Composition: DEXA scans or bioelectrical impedance analyses to track muscle and fat changes. What are your thoughts on these tests and their frequencies?