METABOLIC
HOMA-IR
Also known as HOMA-IR
What it is
HOMA-IR is a calculated index of insulin resistance based on fasting glucose and fasting insulin.
Why it matters
HOMA-IR distills two metabolic markers into a single number that tracks insulin sensitivity. It is useful for trending over time.
Range GPLX watches for
GPLX generally targets HOMA-IR below 1.5 in symptomatic patients. Values above 2.0 suggest meaningful insulin resistance.
This educational range is not a personal diagnostic threshold. Your physician interprets your result in context of your full biomarker panel, medications, symptoms, and history.
What abnormal values can suggest
If low
A low HOMA-IR value suggests insulin sensitivity.
If high
A high HOMA-IR value suggests insulin resistance and prediabetic metabolism.
This marker is reviewed when clinically appropriate as part of physician-directed labs. Membership is $39.99/month; consultation is $30.
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