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HOMA-IR Monitoring

Meaning

HOMA-IR Monitoring is the systematic clinical assessment of insulin resistance using the Homeostatic Model Assessment for Insulin Resistance index, a calculation derived from fasting plasma glucose and fasting insulin levels. This non-invasive diagnostic tool provides a crucial snapshot of an individual’s metabolic health and their tissues’ sensitivity to insulin signaling, which is fundamentally linked to hormonal balance and longevity. Consistent monitoring allows for the early detection of metabolic dysfunction, enabling proactive lifestyle or pharmacological interventions to prevent the progression to prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. The resulting numerical value offers a quantifiable measure of systemic insulin sensitivity.