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Is your body getting resistant to insulin?

Eleven quick questions about your age, energy, skin, cycles and family. You get an instant read on the signs of insulin resistance.

What we ask about

Meals and cravingsHow you feel after eating
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Skin, periods, hormonesSigns that tend to go together
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Your weekWalks, workouts and yoga all count

This is a screening check, not a diagnosis. Insulin resistance is confirmed with blood tests, and we'll tell you which ones.

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Reading your answers

  • Energy and cravings
  • Skin and body signs
  • Cycle and hormone signs
  • Family and pregnancy history

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Questions women ask

What is insulin resistance?

Insulin moves sugar from your blood into your cells. With insulin resistance the cells respond less, so the body makes more insulin to cope. Over the years this can lead to prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. It is common in women with PCOS, whatever their weight.

Is this check a diagnosis?

No. It counts the signs you notice and tells you how likely they are to go with insulin resistance. Only blood tests can confirm it, and a doctor reads them with you.

Are these the best rates?

Yes. For these three blood tests, we offer the best rates amongst the leading labs that collect at home.

Do I need to fast for the tests?

Fasting glucose and fasting insulin need 8 to 12 hours without food, though water is fine. HbA1c does not need fasting. Your coordinator will tell you what to do when they book your sample.

Why does it ask about my periods?

Irregular periods, acne and extra hair can be signs of PCOS, and insulin resistance is common in PCOS. These answers add to your picture. They do not diagnose anything.

Who is it for?

Women aged 18 and over. It gives general guidance and is not a diagnosis.

Is my information private?

Your name, age and mobile number create your Live Gracious account. Your answers and result go to our care team so they can call you, and are handled under our Privacy Policy. We also record how this page is used, to improve it. We ask only for what we need.

Sources

General guidance, not a diagnosis. Insulin resistance and diabetes are confirmed only with blood tests. If you have extreme thirst, are passing urine very often, or your vision is blurred, please see a doctor soon. If you haven't had a period for 3 months or more, please see a gynaecologist. In an emergency, call 112.