The HOMA-IR calculator is a tool that allows you to assess the body’s degree of insulin resistance and can be used to help doctors assess the risk of situations such as pre-diabetes, metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes, for example.
The HOMA-IR calculation is done using mathematical formulas that take into account the amount of fasting blood sugar and insulin produced by the body, where the reference value must be less than 2.5. Learn more about HOMA-IR reference values.
If you want to know your HOMA-IR value and, consequently, understand whether you may have insulin resistance, please fill in the data in our calculator:
It is important to remember that this calculator does not replace a medical diagnosis, being just a tool that provides guidance on insulin resistance. If you suspect you have diabetes, please consult an endocrinologist.
What does the result mean
In adults, when the HOMA-IR result is below 2.5, it indicates that the body is responding well to insulin, helping to balance blood glucose levels and avoiding the risk of developing insulin resistance and pre-diabetes.
In adolescents, HOMA-IR values can be considered adequate when they are equal to or below 3.22, during puberty, and equal to or below 2.91 after puberty.
On the other hand, HOMA-IR values equal to or above 2.5, in adults, may indicate the presence of insulin resistance, where the body’s cells do not respond to the action of this hormone, increasing its levels in the blood. Understand better how insulin resistance happens.
It is important to highlight that the HOMA-IR reference values may vary according to the laboratory where the test was carried out, and may also vary in the case of children and adolescents with a high BMI, for example. Like this,It is recommended to always evaluate these results together with your doctor.
What to do when HOMA-IR is high
When the HOMA-IR is high, an endocrinologist or general practitioner should be consulted to confirm the possibility of insulin resistance.
If necessary, the doctor may recommend treatment that involves lifestyle changes, such as exercising regularly and maintaining a healthy and varied diet, and using medications, such as metformin, which improves insulin sensitivity in cells. See how insulin resistance is treated.
What does low HOMA-IR mean?
When the HOMA-IR is below 2.5, it indicates that the body is responding well to the action of the hormone insulin and there is no risk of developing insulin resistance.
