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5-20 mcU/mL while fasting; normal ranges may differ by the laboratory of the health care provider.

Note: mcU/mL = micro unit per milliliter

Greater-than-normal levels may indicate:

• Insulinoma
• Type 2 diabetes mellitus
• Obesity
• Injection of an excessive amount of insulin
• Sulfonylurea-induced hypoglycemia

Lower-than-normal levels may indicate:

• Diabetes, type 1 or 2

Review Date: 02/27/2006
Reviewed By: Robert Hurd, MD, Department of Biology, College of Arts and Sciences, Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.