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method to estimate insulin resistance using fasting glucose and insulin

The Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR) is a method used to estimate insulin resistance, which is when the body's cells don't respond well to insulin. It is calculated using fasting blood glucose and insulin levels, providing a simple way to assess how well the body is managing blood sugar.

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research The relationship between Homeostatic Model Assessment Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR) values and pilonidal sinus disease in female adolescents: A retrospective study

January 2023 in “BOĞAZİÇİ TIP DERGİSİ”

High insulin levels may increase the risk of pilonidal sinus disease in female teens.

Gender Difference in the Relationship Between Ferritin and Homeostasis Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance in Non-Diabetic Korean Adults

research Gender difference in the relationship between the ferritin and homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance in non-diabetic Korean adults

4 citations , June 2018 in “PLOS ONE”

Iron levels are linked to insulin resistance in men and postmenopausal women, but not in premenopausal women.

Correlation of Ovarian Volume with Fasting Plasma Insulin Levels and Insulin Resistance Using Homeostasis Model Assessment 2 Computational Model in Women with Polycystic Ovaries

research Correlation of ovarian volume with fasting plasma insulin levels, and insulin resistance using homeostasis model assessment 2 computational model in women with polycystic ovaries

December 2024 in “The New Indian Journal of OBGYN”

Larger ovaries in women with PCOS may indicate higher insulin resistance.

research Assessment of Serum Level of Myostatin in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia and its Relation to Insulin Resistance

September 2020 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences”

Higher myostatin and insulin resistance are linked to androgenetic alopecia.

research Insulin resistance is increased in alopecia areata patients

18 citations , August 2012 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology”

People with alopecia areata have higher insulin resistance.

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