Fasting Insulin & HOMA-IR Insulin Resistance Calculator
Traditional blood screening checks fasting glucose or HbA1c to assess diabetic risk. However, **insulin resistance** develops in liver and muscle cells up to a decade before fasting blood sugar rises, as the pancreas compensates by secreting higher levels of insulin.
The **HOMA-IR (Homeostatic Model Assessment for Insulin Resistance)** and **QUICKI (Quantitative Insulin Sensitivity Check Index)** are the clinical gold standards to detect early, silent metabolic dysfunction using simple fasting blood measurements.
HOMA-IR Insulin Sensitivity Calculator
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90 mg/dL
6.0 µIU/mL
HOMA-IR Score
1.33
QUICKI Index
0.366
Optimal Insulin Sensitivity
Clinical References:
* HOMA-IR < 1.0: Optimal insulin sensitivity. Healthy glucose uptake.
* HOMA-IR 1.0 to 1.9: Early insulin resistance. Consider dietary adjustments.
* HOMA-IR 2.0 to 2.9: Moderate insulin resistance. Heightened cardiovascular and metabolic stress.
* HOMA-IR >= 3.0: Severe insulin resistance. Strongly associated with type-2 diabetes risk.