Insulin resistance

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Insulin resistance

Asked for Female, 35 Years

Can you be insulin resistant and still have normal T3, T4 and TSH levels? I am overweight. Just got my Thyroid tests done (normal), was wondering if I need to get my insulin resistance checked..

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Dr. Komal Bhandari Totla

Diabetologist 9 yrs exp Solapur

Both are different.Do fasting insulin to know about IR

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