The standard homeostatic model estimate of insulin resistance. It needs a fasting insulin, which most basic panels do not include.
| Result | Band |
|---|---|
| Under 1.0 | Optimal insulin sensitivity |
| 1.0 to 2.0 | Average |
| 2.0 to 2.9 | Early insulin resistance |
| 2.9 and above | Insulin resistance likely |
HOMA-IR = (fasting glucose mg/dL × fasting insulin µIU/mL) / 405. ⚠️ Cut points are not universally standardised and vary by assay and population.
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Values under about 2.0 are usually treated as normal, with 2.9 and above commonly used as a threshold for likely insulin resistance. Laboratories differ.
Most standard panels do not include it. It usually has to be requested specifically.
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