Glucose / Insulin
A calculated ratio used in research as an insulin sensitivity indicator.
What is it
The glucose-to-insulin ratio is calculated from fasting glucose divided by fasting insulin. It has been used in research as a simple indicator of insulin sensitivity.
Why it's measured
Lower ratios have been associated with insulin resistance in research literature.
Reference range
Standard laboratory reference
> 7.0 ratio
Reference ranges vary by laboratory. Your individual reference range will appear on your test report and should be interpreted by your physician in the context of your overall health profile.
What results may indicate
Elevated
Is generally considered favorable in research on insulin sensitivity.
Lower
Has been associated with insulin resistance in research literature.
These associations are general. They are not a personal diagnosis or prediction. Discuss your individual results with your physician in the context of your full health profile.
When it's measured
Calculated from fasting glucose and fasting insulin.
Related markers
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