paastoinsuliinia
Paastoinsuliinia is the Finnish term for fasting insulin, the level of insulin present in the bloodstream after a period of overnight fasting, typically 8–12 hours. It is a key biomarker in evaluating insulin secretion and resistance, and is used in both clinical and research settings. The measurement is usually performed using venous blood samples obtained in the morning, before breakfast, and is quantified with immunoassays such as ELISA or chemiluminescent immunoassays.
In healthy individuals, fasting insulin ranges from approximately 3 to 20 μU/mL, though reference ranges can
Paastoinsuliinia values are commonly combined with fasting glucose levels to calculate indices of insulin sensitivity, such
Clinicians also consider fasting insulin when diagnosing insulinoma, a rare tumor that produces excess insulin. In
Research studies have used paastoinsuliinia to examine the effects of lifestyle interventions, such as diet and
In summary, paastoinsuliinia is a widely used laboratory marker that provides insight into glucose homeostasis, insulin