HOMA-index

HOMA-IR identifies insulin resistance years before diabetes develops, when lifestyle interventions are most effective. Elevated values indicate cells are becoming resistant to insulin's effects, forcing the pancreas to produce more insulin to maintain normal glucose levels. This early metabolic dysfunction underlies many conditions including type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, PCOS, fatty liver disease, and cardiovascular disease. By detecting insulin resistance early, HOMA-IR enables targeted interventions through weight loss, exercise, dietary changes, and stress management to restore insulin sensitivity and prevent progression to diabetes.