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Diabetes & Insulin Resistance Test

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$169.00

The Diabetes & Insulin Resistance Test assesses how well your body manages glucose and insulin, going beyond a standard diabetes screen to detect early insulin resistance before it progresses to pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes.

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Which tests are included?

  • Fasting Glucose
  • HbA1c
  • Fasting Insulin
  • HOMA-IR (calculated)
  • Triglycerides
  • HDL Cholesterol
  • hsCRP (High-Sensitivity CRP)
  • Uric Acid
No consult or referral required Over 3,300 collection centres Results in 24-48 hours
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Sample report

See exactly what you'll receive

Your results delivered as a complete pathology report, with reference ranges and clinical context for every marker. Easy to read yourself or hand straight to your GP.

  • NATA-accredited format

    The same pathology report format used by hospitals and GPs across Australia.

  • Reference ranges and clinical context

    Every result is shown alongside the normal range. Abnormal results are highlighted in red so you spot them straight away.

  • Secure PDF, sent to your inbox

    Delivered privately within 24-48 hours of testing. Yours to keep, share or print.

  • Whether your levels sit in the optimal range

    See at a glance which markers are healthy and which need attention.

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Serum Androgens
Total Testosterone
14.6 nmol/L
8.3 - 29
Normal
SHBG
48 nmol/L
11 - 71
Normal
Free Testosterone
236.5 pmol/L
255.0 - 725.0
Below range
Reference range

Calculated free testosterone is below the lower reference limit. May be associated with symptoms of low testosterone including fatigue, low libido, and reduced energy.

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8-page detailed report Same format Aussie hospitals use
The value

Why it's worth knowing

Catch insulin resistance up to a decade early

Fasting insulin and HOMA-IR pick up insulin resistance years before blood sugar shows it.

See the pre-diabetes window

HbA1c reveals your three-month blood sugar average and flags the reversible pre-diabetes zone.

Check a family history of diabetes

A clear, personal read on whether the family pattern is showing up in your own numbers.

Find what is behind stubborn weight or belly fat

Insulin resistance is often the real reason fat loss feels harder than it should.

Track lifestyle changes properly

A measurable baseline so dietary, training or supplement changes can be properly assessed instead of guessed.

Investigate energy crashes after meals

Often the first sign of unstable blood sugar this panel can confirm or rule out.

Australia's easiest blood test

Get your results in three simple steps

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Step one

Order your blood test

Choose from 200+ blood tests or build your own. Once purchased, you'll get an instant pathology request form delivered to your inbox as a PDF, ready for use.

Instant pathology request form
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Step two

Walk in to collect your sample

Take your pathology request form to any of our 3,300+ partner collection centres across Australia. No need to book, just walk in and get your sample collected.

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Step three

Receive your results

Your results are reviewed by our AHPRA-registered doctors and sent privately to your email or SMS, usually within 24-48 hours.

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24-48 hrs Average results turnaround
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FAQs

Common questions

Everything you need to know before you order.

No GP consult or telehealth appointment needed. We instantly generate your pathology referral and send it directly to your inbox after checkout.
You can order any test you want without the gatekeeping.

Through your GP, blood tests are typically only bulk-billed under Medicare if you have a specific medical condition that justifies them. You can't just walk in and ask for a panel because you're curious or want a baseline. Your doctor decides which markers get tested, and that list is usually limited.

MediTests is for people who want to take a more proactive approach to their health. Whether you're looking for deeper insights, want to establish a personal baseline, or simply choose exactly which markers you want to track, you're in control. No condition required, no waiting room, no Medicare eligibility hurdles.
  1. Choose your test online
  2. Checkout in under 2 minutes
  3. Receive your pathology request form instantly via email
  4. Walk into any of our 3,300+ collection centres. No appointment needed.
  5. Get results securely delivered to your inbox in 24 to 48 hours
100%. We partner with NATA-accredited Australian laboratories, the same trusted labs used by hospitals and GPs across the country. Every result is processed to the same clinical standards as your local pathology centre.
Never. The price you see includes everything: referral, testing, processing and results. No surprises.
The most common reason is that something feels off but a standard GP panel hasn't turned anything up. Fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, low mood, poor recovery, irregular cycles and low libido all have measurable biological causes that a targeted panel can identify.

You don't need symptoms to benefit from testing. Proactive testing establishes your personal baseline, catches risk factors before they cause harm, and helps you understand whether diet, training or lifestyle changes are actually working.
Yes, absolutely. You can build your own panel by choosing from our wide range of individual tests. Whether you're checking one thing or a combination of markers, you're in control of what you get tested for. Visit our Create Your Own Test page to start building.
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Diabetes & Insulin Resistance Test

The Diabetes & Insulin Resistance Test is a focused blood test for people who want to know how well their body manages blood sugar, well before a standard diabetes screen would pick anything up. Insulin resistance can build silently for years, and this insulin resistance blood test is designed to catch it early.

It measures fasting glucose, HbA1c, fasting insulin and HOMA-IR (a calculated score of insulin resistance), alongside a full lipid profile with HDL and LDL, hsCRP and uric acid. The combination of fasting insulin and HOMA-IR is what sets this apart from a basic glucose check: it can reveal insulin resistance while glucose still looks normal.

For a lighter metabolic snapshot, the Basic Metabolic Check sits a step below, while the Heart & Metabolic Health Check adds cardiovascular markers like homocysteine and ApoB. You can also build your own panel if you want full control.

Early detection is the whole point, and Diabetes Australia emphasises that picking up insulin resistance early gives you the best chance to act on it. The Diabetes & Insulin Resistance Test needs no GP referral and no appointment, so you can get your blood test online and walk into any of 3,300+ collection centres across Australia, with results in 24 to 48 hours.

What we test for

Fasting Glucose
Measures blood sugar at the time of collection after an overnight fast. The standard first-line screening marker for diabetes, but an insensitive early indicator — glucose often remains normal while insulin resistance is already well established.

HbA1c
Reflects average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. More reliable than a single glucose reading for assessing long-term blood sugar control and identifying pre-diabetes before it becomes type 2 diabetes.

Fasting Insulin
The most important marker in this panel for detecting early insulin resistance. Insulin rises long before glucose does as the pancreas compensates for cells becoming less responsive. Elevated fasting insulin with normal glucose is the hallmark of early-stage insulin resistance.

HOMA-IR (Calculated)
Derived from fasting glucose and fasting insulin, HOMA-IR is the standard calculated index for estimating insulin resistance. A single number that summarises how hard your pancreas is working to keep blood sugar in range.

Triglycerides
Elevated triglycerides are one of the earliest and most reliable indicators of metabolic dysfunction and insulin resistance. Closely linked to dietary carbohydrate intake and liver fat accumulation.

HDL Cholesterol
Low HDL is a consistent feature of metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance. The combination of high triglycerides and low HDL is a more sensitive early indicator of metabolic risk than LDL or total cholesterol alone.

High-Sensitivity CRP (hsCRP)
A marker of systemic low-grade inflammation. Chronically elevated in insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome, and independently associated with cardiovascular risk. Often elevated years before a formal diabetes diagnosis.

Uric Acid
Strongly associated with metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance and fructose metabolism. Elevated uric acid is an independent risk factor for gout, kidney disease and cardiovascular disease, and rises in parallel with worsening insulin resistance.

Reasons to get this test

  • Catch insulin resistance up to a decade early Fasting insulin and HOMA-IR pick up insulin resistance years before blood sugar shows it.
  • See the pre-diabetes window HbA1c reveals your three-month blood sugar average and flags the reversible pre-diabetes zone.
  • Check a family history of diabetes A clear, personal read on whether the family pattern is showing up in your own numbers.
  • Find what is behind stubborn weight or belly fat Insulin resistance is often the real reason fat loss feels harder than it should.
  • Track lifestyle changes properly A measurable baseline so dietary, training or supplement changes can be properly assessed instead of guessed.
  • Investigate energy crashes after meals Often the first sign of unstable blood sugar this panel can confirm or rule out.

How it works

1. Receive your referral instantly after purchase

2. Quick blood test at your local collection centre

3. Results to your inbox within 1-2 days

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