HOMA Index Insulin Resistance Test
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Fasting C-Peptide is Recommended For Patients On Insulin Therapy. Insulin & glucose test are done in fasting. Homa Index calculator used for calculation of beta cell function, insulin sensitivity and insulin resistance index.
The HOMA (Homeostatic Model Assessment) Index Insulin Resistance Test is a blood test used to assess a person’s insulin resistance level. Insulin resistance occurs when the body’s cells become less responsive to the hormone insulin, which is responsible for helping the body use glucose (sugar) for energy. As a result, people with insulin resistance may have high levels of glucose in their blood, which can increase their risk for developing type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and other health problems. The test is based on the principle that the body’s glucose and insulin levels are closely related and that when the body is functioning normally, glucose and insulin levels should be in balance.
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Price : ₹ 1,300
- HOMA (Homeostatic Model Assessment) Index Insulin Resistance Test is used in clinical practice to evaluate people who are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes or other metabolic disorders.
The HOMA Index Insulin Resistance Test calculates insulin resistance by measuring both fasting insulin and fasting glucose levels in the blood.
A higher HOMA Index score indicates greater insulin resistance, meaning that the body is less efficient at using insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.
The test involves drawing a small amount of blood from a vein in your arm. A healthcare professional will clean the area with an antiseptic, wrap an elastic band around your upper arm to make the veins more visible, and insert a needle into a vein to collect the blood sample. You may feel a brief prick or stinging sensation when the needle is inserted, but the procedure is generally painless.
