>I'm not clear on the question. > >I use the terms "hyperinsulinemia" and "insulin resistant" synonymously. > >Low fasting insulin suggests the opposite of hyperinsulinemia and insulin >resistance. Hyperinsulinemia is self-explanatory -- too much insulin. Insulin resistant means the body does not properly respond to insulin. A person can be one but not the other or both. It's quite the chicken/egg dilemma. That's why I ask. Dori Zook Denver, CO _________________________________________________________________ Protect your PC - get McAfee.com VirusScan Online http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963