To understand what’s really going on, it’s not enough to just measure glucose. Here’s what’s important:
Fasting and postprandial glucose levels.
Fasting and postprandial insulin levels.
HOMA-IR Index.
Complete lipid profile.
Glycated hemoglobin.
Uric acid.
Vitamin D.
Liver ultrasound.
GGT, transaminases, and alkaline phosphatase.
Ferritin and CRP (inflammatory markers).