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HOMA-IR

Also: Homeostatic Model Assessment · insulin resistance index

Insulin-resistance estimate from fasting glucose × fasting insulin ÷ 405. Under 1.0 is excellent, 1-2 OK, over 2.5 problematic. Cheap, useful, and underordered — most doctors only check glucose.

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