Insulin Resistance Test (HOMA-IR)

It means that the cells have become desensitized (resistant) to the insulin hormone, which transports sugar in the blood into the cells to be converted into energy. The pancreas produces more insulin to break this resistance, which leads to an excess of insulin in the blood, appetite attacks, and rapid weight gain (especially around the belly).

According to generally accepted medical references, the HOMA-IR value is expected to be below 2.5 to 2.7. A value above this indicates the presence of insulin resistance.

For the test to be calculated accurately, it is mandatory for the patient to give blood in the morning and absolutely after a full overnight fast of at least 10-12 hours. Drinking water during the night is allowed.