Yes, I get tested for all of these every 3 months as I'm a type 2 diabetic. I would have added C-Peptide as a 7th test. I'm trying to convince my doctors to give me that test as well to make sure my insulin levels are ok and I don't end up with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Love your videos on keto and carnivore. I now eat ketovore instead of just keto.
I had a hba1c following a bout of pancreatitis. It was 88 and I was started immediately on metformin. I didn’t take it and my blood glucose now runs between 4.5 and 6
I genuinely believe this video will save lives. I do an annual check-up every year, and each time I tell my doctor to "test for everything" but they've never done any of these 6 blood tests. I have a long family history of diabetes, and my dad had passed away from it shortly before my most recent annual check-up. When I told my doctor this, he literally told me, "Well, then, we'll start testing you for diabetes from now on." I told him, "What?!? You weren't already testing me for this?" He told me that even though I had been telling him to "test for everything," I would have had to specifically ask for the hba1c test to get it. And he had never offered it before because my fasting glucose had always come out normal. So I finally took the hba1c test for the first time and it turns out that I'm prediabetic (a1c 5.9). I was super pissed at my doctor because I was probably prediabetic for years and never knew because they never tested for it (even though I said "test for EVERYTHING!") Bottom Line: Do your research and go to your doctor prepared to ask the right questions. Doctors are in the business of treatment, not prevention. They're not going to help you prevent a specific ailment unless you specifically ask them to. They'll be more than happy to prescribe medicine AFTER you get sick, though. Be diligent, and God Speed.
Sigh this is why I'm here now I ask for everything and yet "everything" comes back good or "fine" and I know somethings not right I feel weak all the time I get sick every other weak which is a sign if a poor immune system my craving are all over the place my blood circulation sucks and none of it makes any sense for my age weight height and activity levels. I feel like I'm pre-diabetic or have some sort of auto immune disorder or hormonal issue no one is checking for despite me asking
I enjoy your videos because I always seem to pick up useful information no matter what the subject. My blood sugar would be much higher on some days, and it was driving me crazy because I was doing nothing out of the ordinary. When you mentioned sleep and blood sugar in this video, I went back through my blood sugar data and compared it with the data from my CPAP machine. Low and behold, the high blood sugar days coincided with the poor sleep quality days! What a load off my mind! One of your previous videos, along with this one, alerted me to the importance of the HDL/triglyceride ratio. I've also gathered much more information that has helped me on my road to improved health from your videos. Too much to list here. Knowledge is empowering, especially when it gives you the means to control your own fate. Thank you so much for all that you do. It has definitely made a difference in my life!
I'm Casein sensitive (which I didn't know until recently) and always struggled with skin flares, dryness, itchy and inflamed skin, lymph congestion and sinus problems. All this indicates gut problems too. And I always had low hemoglobin and half the symptoms listed here for B12 deficiency. All I know now is information found on great UA-cam channels like Health Couch Kait's. My GPs never looked deeply into my problems.
My last physical was at the end of January, 5 1/2 months after starting keto, I requested a fasting insulin test in my labs and the doctor put it without question. The result was 2.1 and my lab has 2.6-24.9 as their standard. Obviously I was very happy with that and at my annual physical, my doctor (wanted to put me on a statin in Aug.) was very impressed with everything. Waiting for my CT scan in July to show how my severe fatty liver is doing.
I had to push my Doctor for a Fasting Insulin Test & she admitted that she had never ordered one,... It came back at 17 which she was okay with because it was within parameters BUT most Doctors specializing in T2 Diabetes would suggest that that number is 3 to 4 times what they like to see. My Cardiologist sent me to an Endocrinologist & she did not care what my Fasting Insulin numbers were :( You will NEVER lose weight or get healthier when your Insulin is elevated because your body is in fat storage mode instead of fat consumption mode.
The HDL/Trig. was a biggie for me because my HDL rose from just 41 to 76 and my Triglycerides dropped to 56 from 76 which meant since my HDL was higher than my Triglycerides my ratio was 0.74. Yes, my total cholesterol was 218 (high) and my LDL was 131 (borderline high), but my doctor never said a word about them. I think he was happy because my improvement reflects well on him and how he gets paid.
I’m in the U.K. but enjoyed watching your video. My clinic stopped doing the fasting blood test for diabetes 🤷♂️ Also I have pernicious anemia. As soon as the virus 🦠 pandemic 😷 hit the U.K. they stopped vitamin B12 injections too. I’ve had to buy tablets off the internet. I fall asleep twice a day and I think I need the b12 injection prescription put back 🤬
All of my content is free and in order to keep it that way I need to take sponsorships. I have business expenses, employees to pay and would like to keep a roof over my head. I only work with brands I use and think would benefit my followers ❤️
My fasting Insulin was less than 2, which is lower than it should be....My fasting glucoise was 5.68 mmol, which is slightly raised (had boith done at the same time). My HbA1C is 5.3%. Could it be early LADA or Pre-diabetes?
the blood tests from my va labwork list triglycerides as mg/dl, never heard of or seen millimolars ? and on the chlorestrol hdl tests you say look at the ratio (?) between triglycerides and hdl and you give suggested levels for each but you dont mention a ratio; 2-1, 3-1 etc. ? I'm on Dr. Berg 's keto diet, 4 weeks this coming Tues, lost 20 lbs off my metformin now for 3 1/2 weeks sugar reads 81 to 108 during all this time. Thanks to you and Dr Berg I may have life again.
Besides blood tests, there's another, very important and very ignored kind of test - hair mineral analysis test. It's CRUCIAL. I did mine after 15+ years of being sick, and I saw incredible results, that no doctor ever thought prescribing to me. Basically I have mercury and aluminium toxicity (and it's not a joke), and because of that I have essential minerals deficiencies, and essential minerals toxicities too.
@@MK-ih6wp I live in Europe. 170 euros. More info about heavy metal toxicity / mercury toxicity, and how to interpret the results and how to chelate - Dr. Andy Hall Cutler method. Good luck.
You cannot diagnose with a bllood test. I know you eill argue about this so go ahead. The blood test just gives level within the blood which the doctor will prescribe acdrug to bribg those levels to what they call normal kevels . That isnt diagnoding a provlem that is causing the blood levels to change. The other fact id every oersons body is different and our bidies run in unique systems which cannot be normalised ibto a blanket graph. All rhey are doing is nadking a problem ir creatibg a new peoblem. This isnt diagnosis
Thanks, Kait. Just to let you know, links are difficult for me to find because my phone does not usually show them. Maybe it would be easier on a computer. I will be trying to find today's info but I falter at this often.
Are you referring to the links in the description box? There should be a small arrow next to the title of this video when you are watching on your phone. Click that and it will open the description box 🙂 But if you still can't find it, here is the link to SelfDecode: healthcoachkait.com/labshop
Because it’s not necessary for most people. Contrary to what this channel would have you believe, not all healthcare providers want to push unnecessary and costly tests down your throat. There is no need to go looking for excessive things to treat if you are seeing your provider for a regular check up. If you are really worried about developing diabetes despite a normal glucose level, you can make dietary and lifestyle changes regardless.
@@user-zc9gw8gj1h high fasting insulin can precede type 2 diabetes by 10-15 years. If you check your fasting insulin, you can make the necessary changes before you become diabetic. "The predominate consequence of insulin resistance is type 2 diabetes (T2DM). Insulin resistance is thought to precede the development of T2DM by 10 to 15 years." www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK507839/
@@HealthCoachKait And why is it necessary to have a lab test 15 years prior to development of diabetes when you can make necessary life changes without that test? Healthcare costs are already out of control, we can make efforts at a healthy lifestyle without ordering unnecessary tests.
Your information is very informative. But the words flashing. Across the screen is very distracting and not necessary. We can hear would you are saying...🤔
Fasting insulin test specifically its a C-peptide test. They prefer c-peptide because to distinguish the injected external insulin vs. the natural body insulin. The external injected insulin doesn't have c-peptide. So the natural insulin has a c-peptide to make the result accurate.
Have you had any of these tests before?
🤔hmmm no don't think so...
Yes, I get tested for all of these every 3 months as I'm a type 2 diabetic. I would have added C-Peptide as a 7th test. I'm trying to convince my doctors to give me that test as well to make sure my insulin levels are ok and I don't end up with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Love your videos on keto and carnivore. I now eat ketovore instead of just keto.
I had a hba1c following a bout of pancreatitis. It was 88 and I was started immediately on metformin. I didn’t take it and my blood glucose now runs between 4.5 and 6
Love the hair!
@@cassie7950 did she cut it?, noticed something was different, but couldn't figure out what.
I genuinely believe this video will save lives.
I do an annual check-up every year, and each time I tell my doctor to "test for everything" but they've never done any of these 6 blood tests.
I have a long family history of diabetes, and my dad had passed away from it shortly before my most recent annual check-up. When I told my doctor this, he literally told me, "Well, then, we'll start testing you for diabetes from now on."
I told him, "What?!? You weren't already testing me for this?"
He told me that even though I had been telling him to "test for everything," I would have had to specifically ask for the hba1c test to get it. And he had never offered it before because my fasting glucose had always come out normal.
So I finally took the hba1c test for the first time and it turns out that I'm prediabetic (a1c 5.9). I was super pissed at my doctor because I was probably prediabetic for years and never knew because they never tested for it (even though I said "test for EVERYTHING!")
Bottom Line: Do your research and go to your doctor prepared to ask the right questions. Doctors are in the business of treatment, not prevention. They're not going to help you prevent a specific ailment unless you specifically ask them to. They'll be more than happy to prescribe medicine AFTER you get sick, though. Be diligent, and God Speed.
Sigh this is why I'm here now I ask for everything and yet "everything" comes back good or "fine" and I know somethings not right I feel weak all the time I get sick every other weak which is a sign if a poor immune system my craving are all over the place my blood circulation sucks and none of it makes any sense for my age weight height and activity levels. I feel like I'm pre-diabetic or have some sort of auto immune disorder or hormonal issue no one is checking for despite me asking
I enjoy your videos because I always seem to pick up useful information no matter what the subject. My blood sugar would be much higher on some days, and it was driving me crazy because I was doing nothing out of the ordinary. When you mentioned sleep and blood sugar in this video, I went back through my blood sugar data and compared it with the data from my CPAP machine. Low and behold, the high blood sugar days coincided with the poor sleep quality days! What a load off my mind! One of your previous videos, along with this one, alerted me to the importance of the HDL/triglyceride ratio. I've also gathered much more information that has helped me on my road to improved health from your videos. Too much to list here. Knowledge is empowering, especially when it gives you the means to control your own fate. Thank you so much for all that you do. It has definitely made a difference in my life!
I'm Casein sensitive (which I didn't know until recently) and always struggled with skin flares, dryness, itchy and inflamed skin, lymph congestion and sinus problems. All this indicates gut problems too. And I always had low hemoglobin and half the symptoms listed here for B12 deficiency. All I know now is information found on great UA-cam channels like Health Couch Kait's. My GPs never looked deeply into my problems.
My last physical was at the end of January, 5 1/2 months after starting keto, I requested a fasting insulin test in my labs and the doctor put it without question. The result was 2.1 and my lab has 2.6-24.9 as their standard. Obviously I was very happy with that and at my annual physical, my doctor (wanted to put me on a statin in Aug.) was very impressed with everything. Waiting for my CT scan in July to show how my severe fatty liver is doing.
Congrats!
@@Clemmons777 keto/carnivore will demolish fatty liver! Good luck!
I had to push my Doctor for a Fasting Insulin Test & she admitted that she had never ordered one,... It came back at 17 which she was okay with because it was within parameters BUT most Doctors specializing in T2 Diabetes would suggest that that number is 3 to 4 times what they like to see.
My Cardiologist sent me to an Endocrinologist & she did not care what my Fasting Insulin numbers were :(
You will NEVER lose weight or get healthier when your Insulin is elevated because your body is in fat storage mode instead of fat consumption mode.
The HDL/Trig. was a biggie for me because my HDL rose from just 41 to 76 and my Triglycerides dropped to 56 from 76 which meant since my HDL was higher than my Triglycerides my ratio was 0.74. Yes, my total cholesterol was 218 (high) and my LDL was 131 (borderline high), but my doctor never said a word about them. I think he was happy because my improvement reflects well on him and how he gets paid.
Great topic and insight. Secondly, I love the cat cameos in the back and your hair looks fab!
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Aww, everyone loves you Kait. You look happy and healthy.
I know, you guys are the best 🥺
Kait!! Love your new hair style! And another great video!
Thank you! 😃
Thank you. Very interesting. I now have some things to discuss with my Dr. at my next office visit.
Thanks for the always great info Kait. Keep up the great work.
My pleasure!
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Wow I just discovered your channel and you are helping me a lot. We are so lucky that you are putting all this information for us. Thank you Kait!
Great video, I’m going to check out those tests for sure. Also love your new haircut too btw! 😉
Thank you! 😁
Thanks for the video Coach Kait!
Learn something new on every video. Great job.
Glad to hear it! 😁
Awesome, exactly the information I was looking for. Thanks :)
Thank u Kate always great info! 😄
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Bloody great info, Mate ! 😁
That hairstyle. The best.
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thanks a lot for these
A great summary of these tests. Thanks
Awesome video Kait. Very informative.
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Sweet health coach kait😀 so inviting
Great video, Kait.
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I’m in the U.K. but enjoyed watching your video. My clinic stopped doing the fasting blood test for diabetes 🤷♂️ Also I have pernicious anemia. As soon as the virus 🦠 pandemic 😷 hit the U.K. they stopped vitamin B12 injections too. I’ve had to buy tablets off the internet. I fall asleep twice a day and I think I need the b12 injection prescription put back 🤬
Thanks. Practical recommendations
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Great video and topic!!
Thank you! 😁
Great job
Are there labs in Australia that offer these tests ??
I don't know of an online company that is offering this right now 😓 But SelfDecode is planning to expand at some point.
But you can get a referral for these tests from your doctor, yes 🙏
Imedical and Iscreen are both Australian companies offering nearly any test you can need.
I love your videos! 🥩
Thank you 🥰
Thanks for every video you upload.
P. S. Love your new look 😉
Homeostatic Model Assessment (HOMA-IR) - This test checks fasting insulin and fasting glucose
Is a food sensitivity test a good idea too?
Dr Ken Berry is recommending Ç peptide
Thank you for a great educational video. But I must complain about ads especially in the middle of a video. I pay for UA-cam to not hear ads so...
All of my content is free and in order to keep it that way I need to take sponsorships. I have business expenses, employees to pay and would like to keep a roof over my head. I only work with brands I use and think would benefit my followers ❤️
Also HOMA-IR, BETA CELLS IN PANCREAS TEST. My dr. Said no. They dont get paid by insurance.
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Have a lovely day
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my doctor said that I did not need a fasting insulin test because it does not show anything.
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My fasting Insulin was less than 2, which is lower than it should be....My fasting glucoise was 5.68 mmol, which is slightly raised (had boith done at the same time). My HbA1C is 5.3%. Could it be early LADA or Pre-diabetes?
the blood tests from my va labwork list triglycerides as mg/dl, never heard of or seen millimolars ? and on the chlorestrol hdl tests you say look at the ratio (?) between triglycerides and hdl
and you give suggested levels for each but you dont mention a ratio; 2-1, 3-1 etc. ? I'm on Dr. Berg 's keto diet, 4 weeks this coming Tues, lost 20 lbs off my metformin now for 3 1/2 weeks sugar
reads 81 to 108 during all this time. Thanks to you and Dr Berg I may have life again.
Pls do explain about Alkaline Phosphates
What's the issue if it's quite high
In My 15 yrs daughter reports they are 302.58 U/L
My doctor told me I couldn’t get the fasting insulin test…
HOMA and C Peptide test is not covered by my insurance.
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Besides blood tests, there's another, very important and very ignored kind of test - hair mineral analysis test.
It's CRUCIAL. I did mine after 15+ years of being sick, and I saw incredible results, that no doctor ever thought prescribing to me. Basically I have mercury and aluminium toxicity (and it's not a joke), and because of that I have essential minerals deficiencies, and essential minerals toxicities too.
How much did it cost? Did insurance cover it or no? Thanks.
@@MK-ih6wp
I live in Europe. 170 euros.
More info about heavy metal toxicity / mercury toxicity, and how to interpret the results and how to chelate - Dr. Andy Hall Cutler method. Good luck.
These tests are in imperial format!
Hey beautiful i like your hair
Thank you so much 🤗
Health Coach Kait I don’t just like your hair
@@juniorpenalozasaucedo9464 bruh 😂
@@juniorpenalozasaucedo9464 😆
You cannot diagnose with a bllood test. I know you eill argue about this so go ahead. The blood test just gives level within the blood which the doctor will prescribe acdrug to bribg those levels to what they call normal kevels . That isnt diagnoding a provlem that is causing the blood levels to change. The other fact id every oersons body is different and our bidies run in unique systems which cannot be normalised ibto a blanket graph. All rhey are doing is nadking a problem ir creatibg a new peoblem. This isnt diagnosis
More one video of true science God bless you i love you
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Thanks, Kait. Just to let you know, links are difficult for me to find because my phone does not usually show them. Maybe it would be easier on a computer. I will be trying to find today's info but I falter at this often.
Are you referring to the links in the description box? There should be a small arrow next to the title of this video when you are watching on your phone. Click that and it will open the description box 🙂 But if you still can't find it, here is the link to SelfDecode: healthcoachkait.com/labshop
Would a endocrinologist be able to help with pcos ?
Yes, it is a hormonal issue.
Yes
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Why would a Dr. Be hesitant to order a fasting insulin test?
They don't think it is necessary. They think fasting glucose is enough.
Because it’s not necessary for most people. Contrary to what this channel would have you believe, not all healthcare providers want to push unnecessary and costly tests down your throat. There is no need to go looking for excessive things to treat if you are seeing your provider for a regular check up. If you are really worried about developing diabetes despite a normal glucose level, you can make dietary and lifestyle changes regardless.
@@user-zc9gw8gj1h high fasting insulin can precede type 2 diabetes by 10-15 years. If you check your fasting insulin, you can make the necessary changes before you become diabetic.
"The predominate consequence of insulin resistance is type 2 diabetes (T2DM). Insulin resistance is thought to precede the development of T2DM by 10 to 15 years."
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK507839/
@@HealthCoachKait And why is it necessary to have a lab test 15 years prior to development of diabetes when you can make necessary life changes without that test? Healthcare costs are already out of control, we can make efforts at a healthy lifestyle without ordering unnecessary tests.
Oh WOW. What is different about you? You've always been cute but you look absolutely stunning
Got a hair cut 🙃
@@HealthCoachKait Really? I feel like more than that you look so happy and your spirit is high
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Your information is very informative. But the words flashing. Across the screen is very distracting and not necessary. We can hear would you are saying...🤔
Do you have subtitles on? 😅
I like having the words onscreen...adds emphasis. Thanks Kait! Great content✌
Fasting insulin test specifically its a C-peptide test. They prefer c-peptide because to distinguish the injected external insulin vs. the natural body insulin. The external injected insulin doesn't have c-peptide. So the natural insulin has a c-peptide to make the result accurate.
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Downvoted based on all the ads… would have been good but wtf