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Insulin Resistance Marker

Meaning

An Insulin Resistance Marker is a measurable biochemical or physiological indicator that provides objective evidence of reduced cellular sensitivity to the hormone insulin, a hallmark of metabolic dysfunction. These markers, which include elevated fasting glucose, high HOMA-IR score, or increased triglyceride-to-HDL ratio, are crucial clinical tools for the early detection and quantification of pre-diabetic states and metabolic syndrome. Timely identification allows for aggressive, preventative lifestyle and therapeutic intervention to reverse the trend.