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What blood tests should I have to rule out things? I did have cancer a couple years ago and my levels are still low. I'm on top of screening so we can consider that taken care of I also wore a constant glucose monitor and fasting glucose blood tests and they came back fine. (Blood glucose was on the higher end) I was considering something to do with thyroid. My basic thyroid test came back normal but was considering some of the other tests for it
AlphaMD's Answer
I would definitely follow up on the thyroid and have additional tests like T3 and T4.
If your blood sugars are on the higher end, it could be that you are pre-diabetic. You could check your insulin levels. In pre-diabetes, average insulin levels will elevate before you have any abnormalities in your sugars.
Definitely follow up with your doctor to discuss what they recommend as well
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