Essential Tests You Can Request from Your Doctor
To understand what’s really going on, it’s not enough to just measure glucose. Here’s what’s important:
Fasting and postprandial glucose levels.
Fasting and postprandial insulin levels.
HOMA-IR Index.
Complete lipid profile.
Glycated hemoglobin.
Uric acid.
Vitamin D.
Liver ultrasound.
GGT, transaminases, and alkaline phosphatase.
Ferritin and CRP (inflammatory markers).
With this comprehensive analysis, you can see the whole picture, not just an isolated scene.
– Excessive sugar and refined flour.
– Beverages with fructose (juices, sweetened yogurts, sodas).
– Ultra-processed foods and snacks.
– Frequent alcohol consumption.
– Poor sleep.
– Sustained stress.
– Lack of muscle mass.
– Sedentary lifestyle.
The liver doesn’t have enough resources to handle such a heavy daily workload.
