HOMA-IR Insulin Resistance Calculator

The HOMA-IR Insulin Resistance Calculator is a tool designed to help users assess their level of insulin resistance based on their fasting blood insulin and glucose levels. The acronym HOMA-IR stands for Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance, which is a mathematical formula used to estimate insulin resistance by analyzing the relationship between fasting insulin and glucose.

Key Features of the Tool:

1. Input Fields:
   • Fasting Insulin (uIU/mL): Users are prompted to enter their fasting insulin level, measured in micro-units per milliliter (uIU/mL).
   • Fasting Glucose (mg/dL): Users also need to input their fasting glucose level, measured in milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL).
   • Conversion Options: The tool accommodates U.S. standard units (uIU/mL for insulin and mg/dL for glucose). For those who may need to use international units, there are conversion guidelines included:
     • To convert insulin from pmol/L to uIU/mL, divide by 6.
     • To convert glucose from mmol/L to mg/dL, multiply by 18.
2. Calculation:
   • The tool calculates HOMA-IR using the formula:
     
     HOMA-IR = Fasting Insulin × Fasting Glucose / 405
     
   • This formula provides a numerical value that represents the user’s level of insulin resistance.
3. Interpretation:
   • Once the HOMA-IR value is calculated, the tool provides an interpretation based on the result:
     • Less than 1.0: Insulin-sensitive, which is optimal.
     • Between 1.0 and 1.9: Normal insulin sensitivity.
     • Between 2.0 and 2.9: Early signs of insulin resistance.
     • Greater than 2.9: Significant insulin resistance.
   • This interpretation helps users understand whether their results fall within the healthy range or indicate potential issues with insulin resistance.