When insulin is high, weight gain is more likely, since a main function of insulin is fat storage. Conversely, people with high insulin levels are more likely to lose weight on low-carb diets. Keeping blood glucose normal has other health benefits, such as the prevention of heart disease and diabetes. Even non-diabetics have an increased heart disease risk with higher blood glucose levels.
Knowing your PD. Usually, the PD is measured during your eye test.. If your PD is not included in your glasses prescription, call your doctor to get the PD as it is saved with him/her. The second option is to measure it easily by yourself! Stand straight in front of a mirror and place a simple ruler (which has measurements in mm) on your nose.
Obviously we cannot measure your PD over the internet, so it is best to make sure your PD is included in your glasses prescription. The Diagram below represents a PD of 62mm. If your prescription does not contain your PD: 1  Ask to have it measured at an optical shop â some may charge a fee. 2  Contact an optical shop where you have previously purchased prescription glasses. Your PD has been measured if you have ever had prescription glasses made up. 3  Your previous optometrist may have a record of your PD.