Homa Index Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the Homa Index is:

\[ HI = \frac{(\text{Fasting Glucose} \times \text{Fasting Insulin})}{405} \]

Where:

\( HI \) is the Homa Index
Fasting Glucose is the fasting blood glucose level (mg/dL)
Fasting Insulin is the fasting insulin level (μU/mL)

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.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Fasting Glucose: 100 mg/dL
Fasting Insulin: 10 μU/mL

Step 1: Calculate the Homa Index (HI):

\[ HI = \frac{(100 \times 10)}{405} = \frac{1000}{405} \approx 2.4691 \]

The Homa Index is approximately 2.4691.