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Definition Return to top
Anti-insulin antibody test measures the presence of antibodies against insulin.How the test is performed Return to top
Adult or child:How to prepare for the test Return to top
No special preparation is necessary.How the test will feel Return to top
When the needle is inserted to draw blood, some people feel moderate pain, while others feel only a prick or stinging sensation. Afterward, there may be some throbbing.Why the test is performed Return to top
This test is performed if you are a diabetic and the insulin no longer seems to control your diabetes, or you appear to have an allergic response to the insulin.Normal Values Return to top
Normally, antibodies against insulin are not present in your blood. Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories.What abnormal results mean Return to top
If IgG and IgM antibodies against insulin are elevated, your body reacts as if the insulin is foreign -- this may make insulin less effective or neutralize it. Also, the antibodies may change the amount of time the insulin takes to act, putting you at risk for low blood sugar. This means that the insulin cannot serve its intended function of moving glucose from the blood stream into the cells. As a result, increased levels of insulin are required for the same therapeutic effect. This phenomenon is called insulin resistance.What the risks are Return to top
Risks associated with venipuncture are slight:Special considerations Return to top
Veins and arteries vary in size from one patient to another and from one side of the body to the other. Obtaining a blood sample from some people may be more difficult than from others. Update Date: 2/2/2004 Updated by: Tarun Jain, M.D., Endocrinology & Infertility Division, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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