Christopher EllisCEO Dynamic Physio Therapy

Test Insulin & Iron: Catch Diabetes Early! #shorts

7 Sept 2026 · 0 min

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In this short video, Christopher Ellis argues that regular insulin testing should be a priority because insulin levels are the first to change when blood sugar regulation is off, making it a valuable early indicator of diabetes or prediabetes. He points out that serum iron is a poor marker for iron status, noting that only about 1% of the body's iron circulates in the blood serum, so relying on it can be misleading. By testing insulin early, individuals can identify metabolic issues before they fully develop and can implement diet and lifestyle changes to prevent progression to full-blown diabetes.

I personally think that insulin should be tested regularly because that is the first shoe to fall when your blood sugars go off. Only 1% of the iron in your body floats around in the blood serum. So, it's not the best marker for— iron is not the best marker for testing iron. But, if you're testing that first, you catch diabetes or prediabetes before it even gets there and you can make diet and lifestyle changes from there before it becomes too late. Yeah.