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- The Homa IR blood test is performed to determine how resistant an individual’s cells are to insulin. If the test results for the Homa IR test are not within the normal range, this suggests that the person has a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. This test goes a step further than a normal blood sugar test, which can only monitor your sugar level and determine in ....Read More

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#1 Homa-IR Insulin Resistance Index Test range

Ans: Typically, the Homa-IR value ranges from 0.5 to 2.5, with lower values indicating better insulin sensitivity and higher values indicating insulin resistance.

#2 Homa-IR Insulin Resistance Index Test calculation

Ans: To calculate the Homa-IR Insulin Resistance Index, two values are needed: fasting glucose and fasting insulin levels. These can be obtained through a simple blood test. The formula used for the calculation is as follows: Homa-IR = (Fasting Glucose x Fasting Insulin) / 22.5

#3 Homa ir insulin sensitivity

Ans: The Homa ir insulin sensitivity test measures this resistance by calculating the HOMA-IR index. This index takes into account fasting glucose and fasting insulin levels, providing an estimation of how well your body utilizes glucose.

#4 Homa-ir full form

Ans: Homa- ir stands for Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance.

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Test Name :	Homa-IR Insulin Resistance Index Test
Sample Type :	Blood
Gender :	Both
Age group :	All Age Groups
Report Timeline :	2 Day
Pre-test Instruction :	No specific preparation required
This Test Includes :	Beta Cell Function (%B) Insulin Sensitivity (%S) Homa IR Index Insulin Serum , Fasting Glucose (Fasting) 1 Tests

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