Intellectual disability is a below-average cognitive ability with three (3) characteristics: Intelligent quotient (or I.Q.) is between 70-75 or below.
Identify insulin resistance. Monitor the amount of insulin produced by the beta cells in the pancreas (endogenous); in this case, a C-peptide test may also be done. Insulin and C-peptide are produced by the body at the same rate as part of the conversion of proinsulin to insulin in the pancreas.
Doctors use several blood tests to help diagnose diabetes: 1  Random plasma glucose testâgiven at any time during the day. 2  A1C testâgiven at any time during the day; shows your glucose level for the past 3 months. 3  Fasting plasma glucose testâtaken after you have gone without food for at least 8 hours.