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Insulin Sensitivity Estimation

Meaning

Insulin Sensitivity Estimation is the clinical and biochemical process of calculating or inferring the efficiency with which target tissues, such as muscle, fat, and liver cells, respond to the action of insulin. This estimation is a crucial metric for assessing metabolic health and the risk of developing insulin resistance, prediabetes, and type 2 diabetes, conditions intimately linked to hormonal dysfunction. High insulin sensitivity is associated with efficient glucose uptake and utilization, promoting metabolic flexibility and longevity. This provides a functional assessment of glucose homeostasis.