Fasting Insulin: The Lost Biomarker
Are you relying on "normal" blood sugar levels to tell you you're healthy? You might be missing the most important metric of all.
In this episode of Decoding Health, Dr. Urban A. Kiernan explains why fasting insulin is the "lost biomarker" that can predict metabolic issues years—or even decades—before they show up on a standard glucose test.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why the term "pre-diabetes" gives patients a false sense of security.
- The "Alcoholism Analogy" for understanding how insulin resistance builds up in your body.
- Why a "normal" lab range for insulin might actually be a red flag.
- How to advocate for yourself and get the right labs ordered at your next checkup.
- Insights from world-leading expert Dr. Ben Bickman on optimal insulin levels.
Don't wait for a diagnosis to take action. Knowledge is power. Watch now to learn how to decode your own metabolic health.

