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.
To be diagnosed with Insulin Resistance Syndrome (Metabolic Syndrome X) you must have more than one symptom of the syndrome â which does not include hyperglycemia (elevated blood sugars).