Intellectual disability is a below-average cognitive ability with three (3) characteristics: Intelligent quotient (or I.Q.) is between 70-75 or below.
Identify insulin resistance. Monitor the amount of insulin produced by the beta cells in the pancreas (endogenous); in this case, a C-peptide test may also be done. Insulin and C-peptide are produced by the body at the same rate as part of the conversion of proinsulin to insulin in the pancreas.
You will also be asked to give consent for the procedure on the day of the test. The insulin stress test is designed to measure the function of the pituitary gland under stress. This is achieved by obtaining blood samples for hormone measurement, through a small tube (cannula) inserted into a vein in your arm.