When monitoring insulin and fatigue, watch for blood glucose fluctuations (postprandial spikes or reactive hypoglycemia), insulin resistance (HOMA-IR >2.5), and high-glycemic meals. The FTO risk variant has a small effect on BMI (~0.3 kg/m² per allele) and does not justify a low-fat diet alone. Poor sleep elevates cortisol, worsening insulin resistance and fatigue. If on insulin or sulfonylureas, check for hypoglycemia during fatigue episodes. Also rule out hypothyroidism, anemia, and vitamin D deficiency. The provided context lacks direct evidence linking insulin and fatigue; this answer is based on general medical knowledge. Consult a physician for fasting insulin, glucose, HbA1c, and thyroid panel.
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