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Metabolic Snapshot

Your glucose can look normal while your insulin is working overtime. This panel looks at four markers that show how your body handles sugar and fat: a full lipid panel, fasting insulin, fasting glucose, and HbA1c. You’ll also get your Insulin Resistance Score (HOMA-IR) and your triglyceride-to-HDL ratio, calculated from your results. Results are compared to optimal ranges, not just standard lab ranges, so you can see where you stand and what’s worth discussing with your healthcare provider. Please fast for 10 to 12 hours before your blood draw (water and any prescribed medications are fine).

What we test

  • Triglycerides
  • Total Cholesterol
  • HDL Cholesterol
  • Non-HDL Cholesterol
  • Total Cholesterol / HDL Ratio
  • LDL Cholesterol (by calculation)
  • Insulin
  • Hemoglobin A1c
  • Glucose (Blood)

FAQ

Answers to common questions about panels, results, and your plan.

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Dr. Annette Copeland ND

Dr. Annette Copeland, ND is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor specializing in women's hormonal and metabolic health, with a clinical focus on perimenopause, menopause, insulin resistance, and peptide therapy. Through her practice she provides root-cause health solutions that bridge functional medicine, mindset work, and sustainable lifestyle change for women 40 and beyond.

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Focus areas

  • Immune Health

  • Metabolic Health

  • Women's Health

States of practice

  • Missouri