One of the most quoted screening proxies for insulin resistance, and it needs only two numbers that are already on your lipid panel.
| Result | Band |
|---|---|
| Under 2.0 | Optimal |
| 2.0 to 3.0 | Borderline |
| Above 3.0 | High |
Commonly cited cut points in the insulin-resistance literature. ⚠️ Derived in largely white populations and less predictive in Black adults.
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It is associated with insulin resistance and with smaller, denser LDL particles. It is a screening signal, not a diagnosis.
No. A fasting insulin with glucose, used in HOMA-IR, measures the thing directly. This ratio is a free proxy from a panel you already have.
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