? HOMA-IR (Homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance)

? It determines how effectively insulin maintains the normal level of glucose in the body.
? To calculate the Homa index, glucose and insulin are determined in venous blood. The patient must be fasting for the analysis.
? The following symptoms may be related to insulin resistance:
?increased appetite;
?feeling of increased thirst;

?frequent urination;
?headache;
?Hypertension (130/80 and more).
? Risk factors include:
?a sedentary way of life;
?Obesity (more in the abdominal area);
?Diet rich in carbohydrates;
?family history of diabetes;
?smoking;
?Hormonal disorders, e.g. Cushing’s syndrome
?polycystic ovary syndrome PCOS;
?Medications (steroids, antipsychotics);
?Sleep disorders.
✅Insulin resistance may be asymptomatic, but over time it can lead to complications such as cardiovascular problems, type 2 diabetes, infertility, etc..
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