HOMA-IR
A calculated estimate of insulin resistance from fasting glucose and fasting insulin.
What is it
HOMA-IR is a calculated index of insulin resistance derived from fasting glucose and fasting insulin values. It provides a single-number snapshot of metabolic insulin sensitivity.
Why it's measured
HOMA-IR has been used in research as a non-invasive estimate of insulin resistance and has been associated with cardiometabolic risk.
Reference range
Standard laboratory reference
< 1.5 index
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
Has been associated with insulin resistance and cardiometabolic risk in published research.
Lower
Is generally considered favorable.
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 + fasting insulin — reported when both are measured.
Related markers
Measured in
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