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Regarding Fasting Insulin
I have been a type 2 diabetic for 15 years now. I take Glycomet GP 2 forte twice a day. Recently I got the Fasting Insulin test done and the reading is 1.66. I am told that this is low. I would like to know what exactly this signifies/means.
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You are a insulin deficient hyprglycaemic Need supplement
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