What is it used for?An insulin in blood test is most often used to:Find out the cause of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)Diagnose or monitor insulin resistanceMonitor the condition of people with type 2 diabetesFind out if there is a type of tumor on the pancreas, known as an insulinoma. If the tumor has been removed, the test may be used to see if it has been done successfully.An insulin in blood test is sometimes used along with other tests to help diagnose and monitor type 1 diabetes. These other tests may include glucose and hemoglobin AIC testing.
