Full hormone panel
Skip the full hormone panel. Name the symptom first, then test for it.
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Full thyroid panel
Test TSH and stop there. Reverse T3 won't explain why you're tired.
Fasting insulin and HOMA-IR
Test fasting insulin, and read it against your own last result, not a cut-off.
Hemoglobin A1c
Get an A1c yearly. A wobble inside the normal range means nothing.
Homocysteine
Skip the homocysteine test. Dropping the number changes nothing that matters.
High-sensitivity C-reactive protein
Skip the hs-CRP add-on. Put the money into your blood pressure and your lipids.
Lipid panel
Test Lp(a) once in your life. Don't pay extra for apoB, non-HDL is already free.
Cuffless continuous blood pressure
Buy a validated arm cuff. Don't let a watch tell you your blood pressure.
Levels and CGM wellness apps
Cancel the subscription. The score is a number they invented.
Continuous glucose monitor in non-diabetics
Wear one for a week to learn your meals, then send it back.
Heart-rate variability
Ignore this morning's HRV score. Read the month, never the day.
Garmin watches
Trust the Garmin for your miles. Ignore what it tells you about your sleep.