Insulin blood test also referred to as fasting insulin test, is a test used to measure the

amount of insulin in the body. It is also used to monitor the treatment of abnormal insulin

levels and also to monitor insulin resistance.High insulin levels generally translate into an

overworked pancreas. This may be followed by the exhaustion of the pancreatic cells,

resulting in the development of diabetes mellitus. Diabetes further brings on

complications such as heart disease, nerve damage, eye damage and kidney damage.