HOMA-S

HOMA-S

What's

HOMA-S

HOMA-S, or Homeostatic Model Assessment for Insulin Sensitivity, is a technique used to measure insulin resistance and the performance of beta-cells in your body. It's a mathematical formula that takes your fasting blood sugar and insulin levels to determine how effectively your body is using insulin to keep your blood sugar stable. Insulin is a hormone that helps your cells take in glucose from your blood to use for energy. When your body is sensitive to insulin, it uses the hormone efficiently, maintaining healthy blood sugar levels. However, insulin resistance means your cells have difficulty absorbing glucose, resulting in increased blood sugar levels. HOMA-S offers a glimpse into this process, helping you understand your body's sensitivity to insulin.

If Your Levels Are High

A high HOMA-S result might mean that your body isn't using insulin as effectively as it should, which is often called insulin resistance. This can happen for various reasons, such as eating too many processed foods and sugars, not getting enough exercise, feeling stressed, or taking certain medications. Insulin resistance can also be linked to specific health conditions like metabolic syndrome or polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Keep in mind that this is a general explanation, and individual factors can greatly impact your results.

Symptoms of High Levels

Symptoms of a high HOMA-S score may include frequent feelings of hunger, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and unexplained weight gain.

If Your Levels are Low

A low HOMA-S score might mean that your body isn't using insulin as effectively as it should, which is often called insulin resistance. This can happen for various reasons, such as eating too many processed foods and sugars, not getting enough exercise, feeling stressed, or taking certain medications. Some health conditions that could be linked to this include metabolic syndrome, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Keep in mind that your insulin sensitivity can change based on your lifestyle and diet choices, so this is just a snapshot of how your body is handling insulin at the moment.

Symptoms of Low Levels

Symptoms of a low HOMA-S score may include frequent feelings of hunger, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and unexplained weight gain.

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HOMA-IR w/ Beta Cell Function by Boston Heart Diagnostics

Serum

This test uses the Homeostatic Model Assessment to approximate a patient's insulin resistance, insulin sensitivity, and beta cell function. Please be advised that Boston Heart Diagnostics policy states that practitioners cannot order labs on themselves or their immediate family members.

CVD & Diabetes Prevention Comprehensive by Boston Heart Diagnostics

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Plasma

This panel combines several tests to evaluate a patient's risk of developing cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Please be advised that Boston Heart Diagnostics policy states that practitioners cannot order labs on themselves or their immediate family members.

CVD & Diabetes Prevention Essentials by Boston Heart Diagnostics

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