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• 30 Years
• 28/09/2023

Question

How long do insulin levels stay low for after a period of fasting?

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Dr Hema Pratima

General Practitioner

• MBBS
• 9+ Yrs

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This effect is seen with fasting periods as short as 24-36 hours. Longer duration fasts reduce insulin more dramatically.

Dr. Hema Suggests...

Take a NICOTINE - SERUM Test or Take a INTERLEUKIN 28B (IL28B) POLYMORPHISM Test

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