HOMA IR; Insulin Resistance Index in Agra
Understanding HOMA IR; Insulin Resistance Index in Agra
What is HOMA IR; Insulin Resistance Index in Agra?
HOMA-IR (Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance) test is indicative of insulin resistance. Insulin resistance is a condition where cells no longer respond to insulin, and your body needs to produce more insulin to control blood sugar levels. This test assesses the risk of developing diabetes or metabolic syndrome. HOMA IR; Insulin Resistance Index contains 5 tests including insulin-fasting, beta cell function, insulin sensitivity, glucose-fasting, and HOMA IR Index. The test is based on a calculated score and the higher your score, the more resistant you are to the action of insulin. This index also assesses the response to treatment.
The two leading causes of insulin resistance and high HOMA-IR are overeating and being inactive. Eating healthy, staying active, maintaining a healthy weight, and sleeping well are some measures you can take to lower your insulin resistance and prevent type 2 diabetes.
What does HOMA IR; Insulin Resistance Index measure?
Contains 5 testsInsulin Fasting
An Insulin Fasting test evaluates the body's ability to regulate blood sugar levels by measuring the amount of insulin in the blood after an overnight fast. Glucose is a source of energy for the body to perform daily activities. Your body gets glucose from carbohydrates that are consumed in the diet. These carbohydrates are digested and converted into simple sugar (glucose). The cells then absorb the required amount of glucose to produce energy, and the remaining amount is stored in other forms, like fats. Insulin hormone helps the cells to uptake glucose from the blood for utilization and storage. Thus, it is necessary to maintain insulin levels in your body.
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Beta Cell Function
Insulin Sensitivity
FBS (Fasting Blood Sugar)
A fasting blood sugar test measures the glucose level in the body under overnight fasting conditions. Glucose serves as the body's energy currency and is broken down through metabolism to produce energy. Hormones and enzymes produced by the liver and pancreas control this process. The hormone insulin, produced by the pancreas, regulates blood glucose levels. When these levels are high, such as after a meal, insulin is secreted to transport glucose into cells for energy production. Elevated glucose levels in the body after fasting may indicate a risk of developing prediabetes or diabetes, which can be of two types- Type 1, caused by little or no insulin production, and Type 2, caused by insulin resistance or decreased insulin production.
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