Overlooked Test for Insulin Resistance Gains Traction in Brazil

In Brazil, a growing number of health professionals are advocating for wider use of the C-peptide test to detect insulin resistance. This follows a recent video by health expert masteringdiabetes, which has gained significant traction online. masteringdiabetes highlights that standard blood sugar tests often miss early signs of insulin resistance, as elevated insulin levels can precede high blood sugar. "Most doctors only test your blood sugar," he states in the video, "But did you know insulin levels often spike years before glucose does?" The C-peptide test, he explains, measures insulin production, providing crucial information not revealed by glucose tests. This approach is garnering attention as a way to improve early diagnosis and treatment of insulin resistance, a condition linked to various health problems. The video's popularity suggests a strong public interest in this topic, making it suitable for a broader health article.