You want your HbA1c below 5.4, and your HomaIR below 1.5. When I get my metabolic health tested I go to ultalabtests.com and order the "suspected insulin resistance" test. Once ordered, I schedule the blood draw at questdiagnostics.com. It does not require a doctor's order and only costs $53 last I checked. Or, you can ask your doctor to order it and maybe get it covered by your insurance. The test included a... Source: 10 months ago

I have a solution for you. Get tested for your Hba1c, your fasted glucose, and fasted insulin. It costs $53 from ultalabtests.com and questdiagnostics.com. You have lost so much weight you may already be quite metabolically healthy, but it would great to know your numbers. Source: 12 months ago

Then I schedule a blood draw at questdiagnostics.com But, once the lab is ordered and paid for online, I usually just walk in. You don't need a doctor for this. Most labs and clinics can do this for you. Source: 12 months ago

So, people that think cereals and whole grains and potatoes and rice and wheat and flour and pasta and pizza are good for us, should get their HbA1c and HomaIR tested. If they are one of the 15% that doesn't currently have a problem managing carbohydrates, keep doing what you are doing. But, just maybe, do a check every year. The cost is $53 from ultalabtests.com and questdiagnostics.com. You can order it... Source: about 1 year ago

I get tested regularly for $58, ultalabtests.com and questdiagnostics.com. "suspected insulin resistance". Source: about 1 year ago

If they won't check out the cost on healthcare.com they're making a big mistake. They may qualify for very low cost insurance or even medicaid depending on income. Source: over 1 year ago

Every single fast food place/restaurant seems to be hiring, as they are trying to rebuild staff they lost during the pandemic. If you are worried about insurance, you can generally get either low or no cost insurances through the healthcare.com website. Answer a few questions about your medical needs, and they'll give you several options to choose from. Source: almost 2 years ago

If you buy insurance from the health insurance's website directly, e.g., Blue Cross it any different from buying from the "insurance marketplace" which is https://www.healthcare.gov(which in each state, it might have its own site or ) When people say "buying insurance from the marketplace" does it refer to Obama care with health insurance premium tax credits only? For folks who would not qualify for health... Source: over 2 years ago

Looked at healthcare.com but they want me to call due to 3 kids, all who pay taxes so no plans show up online. Looking at a contractor gig and their health insurance is $1600/mth and it's not even that great. Also they dont offer PTO or Holiday pay, so hourly rate when I work is what it get. It's quite good, but need to explore all the options, and can choose from 4 different partner/contractors with huge... Source: almost 3 years ago