Measure the strength of your immunity to maximize your defense

Fasting glucose is surprisingly important in healthy immune responses because higher sugar levels are a cause of inflammation in the body, and elevated sugar can weaken our defenses and make us more susceptible to infection.

Measuring fasting glucose provides information about your blood sugar levels at the time of testing and gives us information on your body’s ability to manage and respond to your sugar and glucose intake.
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As this measures rises, we gain important information about the state of your metabolism and risk of progression towards Pre-Diabetes and Diabetes. Luckily, blood sugar abnormalities are reversible with easy food changes.

Measuring HbA1c provides information about your average blood sugar levels over the past 2-3 months. A high HbA1c means you have consistently too much sugar in your blood, which is known to impair overall immunity in several different ways

Studies have shown that when your blood sugars are persistently high, known as being in a hyperglycemic state, the activity of the cells that make up your immune system is diminished.

Monitoring your HbA1c regularly makes you better equipped to manage your blood sugar levels. Elevated levels can be brought down with lifestyle changes such as a healthy diet and exercise.

Vitamin D is produced by exposure to sunlight, and it’s one of the most important + powerful nutrients for supporting the immune system. Numerous studies have shown that Vitamin D helps reduce the risk of colds and flu, yet many people have levels of Vitamin D that are too low to support optimal immune function. Vitamin D can be increased effectively through supplementation and with follow-up testing in 9-12 months, most patients can return to appropriate levels.

hs-CRP measures inflammation, which is part of the body’s immune response and an important factor when healing from an illness or injury. Too much inflammation from poor diet, stress, bad sleep, or other factors can negatively impact our immune system. Inflammation can occur anywhere in the body, and this very sensitive measure helps us take steps to protect our cells and tissues from ongoing damage.