Key indicator of metabolic health and diabetes risk

Average blood sugar over 2-3 months

Lower levels indicate better insulin sensitivity

Measures insulin resistance; lower is better

Lower levels reduce cardiovascular risk

Higher levels protect against heart disease

Lower levels reduce heart disease risk

Measures body's ability to manage post-prandial glucose; detects impaired glucose tolerance or early insulin resistance

Lower ratios indicate better metabolic health

Ketones enhance mental clarity and reflect strong fat-burning.