Your metabolism isn't broken. It's misunderstood.
Weight, energy, and blood sugar issues deserve real answers — not another diet.
This panel goes far beyond basic blood sugar tests. We measure insulin resistance, hunger hormones (leptin and adiponectin), liver and kidney function, and pancreatic health — catching metabolic dysfunction years before it becomes diabetes or fatty liver disease.
Why this matters for women
Women with PCOS, insulin resistance, or metabolic syndrome are often told to "just lose weight" without anyone investigating why their body is storing fat in the first place. Standard labs only test fasting glucose and maybe A1c — but insulin resistance can be present for years before glucose rises. By the time glucose is abnormal, the damage is already done. This panel tests fasting insulin, C-peptide, leptin (the hunger hormone), and adiponectin (which regulates how your body processes sugar) to catch problems at their earliest, most treatable stage. It also includes comprehensive organ screening to make sure your liver, kidneys, and pancreas are functioning optimally.
Symptoms to watch for
What we test
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
A broad screening of 18 markers covering liver enzymes (AST, ALT), kidney function (BUN, creatinine), electrolytes, and blood glucose — the foundation of understanding your organ health.
Hemoglobin A1c
Your 3-month average blood sugar. Unlike fasting glucose, A1c can't be gamed by skipping breakfast. It reveals whether your blood sugar has been consistently elevated.
Insulin
The most important metabolic marker most doctors don't test. Fasting insulin rises years before glucose does — catching insulin resistance early enough to reverse it with diet and lifestyle changes.
Amylase
A pancreatic enzyme that helps digest carbohydrates. Abnormal levels can indicate pancreatic stress or inflammation.
GGT
A sensitive liver enzyme that rises with fatty liver, alcohol use, or medication-related liver stress — often abnormal before other liver markers.
Lipase
Another pancreatic enzyme that breaks down fats. Elevated levels can signal pancreatic inflammation that standard panels miss.
Prealbumin
A marker of recent nutritional status and protein intake. Low prealbumin can indicate malnutrition, chronic inflammation, or liver dysfunction.
Uric Acid
Linked to metabolic syndrome, gout, and kidney stone risk. Elevated uric acid is increasingly recognized as an early marker of metabolic dysfunction in women.
Cystatin C with eGFR
A more accurate kidney function test than creatinine alone, especially for women. Detects early kidney damage that standard tests miss.
Adiponectin
A hormone produced by fat cells that improves insulin sensitivity. Low adiponectin is associated with insulin resistance, PCOS, and increased cardiovascular risk in women.
Leptin
The "satiety hormone" that tells your brain you're full. Leptin resistance — when levels are high but your brain ignores the signal — is a major driver of overeating and weight gain.
C-Peptide
Measures how much insulin your pancreas is producing. Helps distinguish between insulin resistance (high C-peptide) and insulin deficiency, guiding the right treatment approach.
Who should consider this panel
- Women with PCOS or suspected insulin resistance
- Anyone struggling with weight that won't respond to diet changes
- Women with a family history of diabetes or metabolic syndrome
- Those experiencing energy crashes, sugar cravings, or post-meal fatigue
- Women on medications that affect liver or kidney function
Cited sources
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Circulating leptin, resistin, adiponectin, visfatin, adipsin and ghrelin levels and insulin resistance in postmenopausal women with and without the metabolic syndrome
Chedraui P, et al. Maturitas, 2014.
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