Kraft Tests Reveal Prediabetes & Causes of Insulin Resistance

Kraft Tests Reveal Prediabetes & Causes of Insulin Resistance

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Summary of Transcript:
Dr. Gymnast discusses the importance of the Craft test, a glucose and insulin blood test, in identifying pre-diabetes, which can lead to hardening of the arteries, heart attacks, strokes, dementia, obesity, fatty liver, atherogenic dyslipidemia, and high blood pressure. The test measures glucose and insulin levels at baseline, half an hour, one hour, two hours, and three hours after drinking sugar water. A positive result indicates hyperinsulinemia, or high insulin levels, due to insulin resistance caused by factors such as eating too frequently, consuming too much sugar and fructose, liver disease, and consuming processed foods. Lifestyle changes and dietary changes can help restore insulin resistance to normal and improve overall health.

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The Kraft Test, also known as the Insulin and glucose stimulation test, can prevent the development of diabetes in a large number of patients. The test is done in a blood lab and determines the body’s insulin response to a sugary solution. Cardiovascular Interventions offers this test to their patients and guides them with the right diet and lifestyle changes if they test positive. Dr. Pradip Jamnadas, the founder and Chief Medical Officer of Cardiovascular Interventions, emphasizes prevention for cardiovascular disease through teaching and illuminating patients. However, the content provided is not a substitute for individual medical advice, and viewers should consult their physician before starting any medical program or treatment.


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Preventing Diabetes with the Kraft Test

A large number of patients can prevent the development of diabetes by having a Kraft Test. This is a test that measures the body’s insulin response to a measured “glucose challenge” and return to baseline. At Cardiovascular Interventions, we offer this test to our patients, and if positive, guide them with the right diet and lifestyle changes to bring down their insulin resistance levels and reverse the development of diabetes.

What is the Kraft Test?

The Kraft Test, also known as the Insulin and glucose stimulation test, is a 3 hour test done in our blood lab to determine the body’s insulin response to a measured “glucose challenge.” A sugary solution is given to the patient, and their insulin response is measured over the course of three hours. The test results determine the patient’s insulin resistance levels and can indicate if they are at risk of developing diabetes.

Why is the Kraft Test important?

The Kraft Test is important because it can prevent the development of diabetes. Insulin resistance is the leading cause of type 2 diabetes, and the Kraft Test can reveal whether a patient has insulin resistance. If a patient’s results are positive, the right diet and lifestyle changes can be made to bring down insulin resistance levels and reverse the development of diabetes.

Who should have the Kraft Test?

Anyone at risk of developing diabetes should consider having the Kraft Test done. People who are obese, sedentary, have high blood pressure or high cholesterol are at higher risk of developing diabetes. Those with a family history of diabetes should also consider having the test done.

What are the benefits of the Kraft Test?

The primary benefit of the Kraft Test is the prevention of diabetes. By identifying insulin resistance levels and making the right diet and lifestyle changes, a patient can prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes. Additionally, the Kraft Test can help patients identify other health issues related to insulin resistance, such as heart disease and stroke.

Conclusion

The Kraft Test is a simple blood test that can prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes. By identifying insulin resistance levels and making the right diet and lifestyle changes, patients can reverse the development of diabetes and prevent other health issues related to insulin resistance. Anyone at risk of developing diabetes should consider having the Kraft Test done, and Cardiovascular Interventions is committed to providing this important test to our patients.

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A large number of patients can prevent the development diabetes by having a Kraft Test. Also known as the Insulin and glucose stimulation test. This is a 3 hour test done here in our blood lab to determine your body’s insulin response to a measured “glucose challenge” (a sugary solution) and return to baseline. At Cardiovascular Interventions we offer our patients this test and if positive guide them with the right diet and lifestyle changes to bring down their insulin resistance levels and reverse the development of diabetes.

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The founder and Chief Medical Officer of Cardiovascular Interventions, P.A. in Orlando Florida where, since 1990, he has been repeatedly recognized in local publications as a Top Doctor performing thousands of interventional procedures in hospital and out patient settings. As a consultant cardiologist with a large diversified inpatient and outpatient practice he is noted for his passions for teaching and illuminating prevention for cardiovascular disease . He is also a clinical assistant professor of medicine at The Florida State University and University of Central Florida.

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