Metabolic Biomarker Testing

At minimum, get annual metabolic testing including fasting glucose, fasting triglycerides, HDL cholesterol, hemoglobin A1C, total cholesterol, waist circumference, and blood pressure. Additional useful markers mentioned: ApoB, uric acid, fasting insulin, HOMA-IR, hs-CRP, liver function tests, and GGT. Suggested retesting frequency: 3–4 times per year to assess whether diet and lifestyle strategies are working.