Enter the fasting glucose and fasting insulin into the calculator to determine the Homa Index. This calculator can also evaluate any of the variables given the others are known.
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Homa Index Formula
The following formula is used to calculate the Homa Index.
HI = (Fasting Glucose * Fasting Insulin) / 405
Variables:
- HI is the Homa Index
- Fasting Glucose is the fasting blood glucose level (mg/dL)
- Fasting Insulin is the fasting insulin level (μU/mL)
To calculate the Homa Index, multiply the fasting blood glucose level by the fasting insulin level. Then divide the result by 405.
What is a Homa Index?
A Homa Index, or Homeostatic Model Assessment, is a method used to quantify insulin resistance and beta-cell function. It is derived from fasting glucose and insulin concentrations. This index is commonly used in epidemiological studies and clinical research to assess insulin resistance, a condition that is often associated with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
How to Calculate Homa Index?
The following steps outline how to calculate the Homa Index.
- First, determine the fasting blood glucose level (Fasting Glucose) in mg/dL.
- Next, determine the fasting insulin level (Fasting Insulin) in μU/mL.
- Next, gather the formula from above = HI = (Fasting Glucose * Fasting Insulin) / 405.
- Finally, calculate the Homa Index.
- After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.
Example Problem :
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.
Fasting Glucose (mg/dL) = 100
Fasting Insulin (μU/mL) = 10
