Definition
What HOMA-IR measures
HOMA-IR multiplies fasting insulin by fasting glucose and scales the product. It is derived from the venous pair and is not available on the Tasso+ Essential panel.
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HOMA-IR
Insulin resistance estimated from fasting glucose and insulin
Illustrative sample band · Synthetic
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Why it matters
How clinicians usually read it
Glucose can look acceptable while insulin is already working hard. HOMA-IR is the clinic calculation that puts those two Complete markers on one scale.
When it reads low
A lower value can mean
A lower HOMA-IR usually means less fasting insulin demand for the observed glucose. It is context, not a diagnosis of insulin sensitivity.
When it reads high
A higher value can mean
A higher HOMA-IR suggests more insulin is required to hold fasting glucose. Fasting status, illness, and assay differences all move it.
Questions for a clinician
Bring the number into a real conversation
01
Is this HOMA-IR high because of insulin, glucose, or both?
02
How should I read it next to my TG/HDL ratio and C-peptide?
03
What change would you want to see before the next venous draw?
Educational boundary
Educational information only. Displayed ranges are illustrative sample bands, not a diagnosis, treatment plan, or substitute for the contracted laboratory report and a qualified clinician.
See it as a sample result
The sample dashboard shows an illustrative reading, target band, and trend for HOMA-IR.