Test Details

HOMA-IR is a group of tests that calculates if you are resistant to the action of insulin. Pancreas releases the hormone insulin which tells the cells in your body to allow sugar from the blood to enter the cells to form energy. Insulin resistance does not allow this action with the result that your sugar levels rise in the blood. You are at a risk of developing insulin resistance if you are obese; age more than 45 years; have a family history of Type 2 Diabetes; smoker; Assesses insulin resistance and betacell function- Helps in diagnosing metabolic syndrome- Aids in early detection of type 2 diabetes- Supports monitoring of diabetes progression- Guides lifestyle and pharmacological interventions.

Parameters Included:

• BETA CELL FUNCTION (%B)
• GLUCOSE FASTING
• HOMA IR INDEX
• INSULIN SENSITIVITY (%S)
• INSULIN, SERUM , FASTING