OVERVIEW:
What is the anti-insulin antibodies lab test?
An anti-insulin antibodies lab test is a blood test that checks to see if your body has produced antibodies against insulin.
Why is the anti-insulin antibodies lab test done?
An anti-insulin antibodies test is done in order to:
- Diagnose type 1 diabetes (raised blood sugar level),
- Screen for type 1 diabetes (raised blood sugar level) in people who are at a higher risk,
- Find out the cause behind an allergic reaction to insulin,
- Find out the cause when insulin no longer seems to control your diabetes (raised blood sugar level),
- Determine the cause behind highly fluctuating blood sugar level despite of taking the same dose of insulin.
What does an anti-insulin antibodies lab test measure?
An anti-insulin lab test is done to see if your body has been producing antibodies against insulin. Antibodies are proteins that the body produces to protect itself. Anti-insulin antibodies provide resistance against insulin.
Are there any risks associated with this test?
There are no known risks associated with this test.
How should I prepare for this test?
There is no special preparation needed for this test.
Can antibodies be found in the blood of people who are taking insulin to control diabetes?
Yes. Antibodies can be found in the blood of people who are administering insulin to control diabetes (raised blood sugar level).
Can anti-insulin antibodies test be performed during pregnancy?
This test can be safely performed during pregnancy.
Can alcoholism cause the development of anti-insulin antibodies?
Alcohol intake has no correlation with the development of anti-insulin antibodies.
Normally your body does not produce antibodies against insulin.
Presence of IgE antibodies indicates an allergic response towards insulin.
An anti-insulin antibodies test is done in order to:
- Diagnose type 1 diabetes (raised blood sugar level),
- Screen for type 1 diabetes (raised blood sugar level) in people who are at a higher risk,
- Find out the cause behind an allergic reaction to insulin,
- Find out the cause when insulin no longer seems to control your diabetes (raised blood sugar level),
- Determine the cause behind highly fluctuating blood sugar level despite of taking the same dose of insulin.