I did ask my doc and she said she would do my fasting insulin, but I didn't see the point, I know what's going on now! Ten years ago, it would have been useful information to have.

She did say, however, that she sometimes orders a fasting insulin for younger persons who need to have a wake up call. (My paraphrase, she was less diplomatic than that.) Well, if testing fasting insulin levels can serve as a wake up call, hello!?! why not do it routinely? Yes, Nancy, maybe until it's full-blown diabetes, metabolic disorders don't get no respek. Or, maybe they'd have to propose the LC solution, which goes against conventional nutrition wisdom?

If only I had known that my weight struggle was likely caused by insulin, rather than being an indication of lack of moral fiber and will power!