HOMA-IR (insulin resistance)
Insulin resistance estimate from fasting glucose and insulin.
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0 of 2When to use
- Research and selected clinical settings (PCOS, MASLD).
Pearls and pitfalls
- Cutoffs vary by population and assay; values above about 2.5 are commonly considered insulin resistant.
Why use
Simple index widely reported in studies.
HOMA-IR = fasting glucose (mg/dL) × fasting insulin (µU/mL) ÷ 405