HOMA-IR Calculator
Metabolic Relevance
HOMA-IR measures how well your cells respond to insulin. Elevated values indicate insulin resistance, which drives weight gain, inflammation, and cardiovascular risk — often years before glucose becomes abnormal.
Recommended testing frequency:
Every 3-6 months when monitoring lifestyle changes, annually once stable
Did you know?
Fasting insulin is NOT included in standard blood tests. Most doctors only order fasting glucose, which misses early insulin resistance. Ask your doctor to add fasting insulin to your next panel.
HOMA-IR detects insulin resistance years before blood sugar problems appear — when intervention is easiest and most effective.
Want to understand your result better?
Learn about interpretation, what affects your score, and evidence-based strategies to improve it.
Read the full guideEvidence-Based
This calculator is based on peer-reviewed research validated across thousands of clinical studies.
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What Makes This Calculator Different?
Standard Medical
⚠️ Misses early insulin resistance
Research Consensus
✓ Catches early IR signs
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