Metabolic
HOMA-IR
Unit: calculatedID: M004
What This Test Measures
Calculated insulin resistance index: (fasting glucose × fasting insulin) / 405
Conventional vs. Functional Optimal Range
Conventional "Normal"
<2.0 calculatedYour doctor says you're "fine" anywhere in this range
Functional Optimal
<1.0 calculatedThis is where you actually feel great
The gap between these ranges is why you feel terrible with "normal" labs. Conventional medicine waits for disease. Functional medicine optimizes for health.
Gabriel's Take
HOMA-IR is the gold standard for assessing insulin resistance from fasting labs. Conventional cutoff is 2.0, but functional optimal is <1.0. Between 1-2 = early insulin resistance. Above 2 = significant resistance. This catches metabolic dysfunction EARLY.
When This Test Is High
Insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome
When This Test Is Low
Good insulin sensitivity
Related Conditions
Prediabetes, diabetes, PCOS, fatty liver
Recommended Follow-Up
Implement low-carb diet, exercise, consider metformin or berberine