HOMA-IR Calculator
Insulin resistance index from fasting glucose and fasting insulin
Enter Fasting Values
mg/dL
ÂľU/mL
Results
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Enter fasting glucose and insulin from your blood report.
Formula
HOMA-IR = (fasting glucose à fasting insulin) á 405
- Fasting glucose (mg/dL) â Blood glucose after 8-hour fast
- Fasting insulin (uIU/mL) â Insulin level after 8-hour fast
Example: Glucose 95, Insulin 12 â HOMA-IR = (95 Ă 12) á 405 â 2.8
Interpreting Your Result
< 1.0
Optimal
Excellent insulin sensitivity
1.0â1.9
Early insulin resistance
Borderline â diet and exercise recommended
⼠2.0
Significant insulin resistance
Associated with metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes risk
Frequently Asked Questions
What is insulin resistance?
When cells don't respond normally to insulin, the pancreas produces more to compensate. Over time this leads to high blood sugar and metabolic disease.
How can I improve HOMA-IR?
Low-carb or Mediterranean diet, regular exercise (especially resistance training), adequate sleep, and weight loss are the most evidence-based approaches.