Insulin resistance can be accurately measured clinically
the verdict
SUPPORTED
the evidence backs this
confidence 98/100
Insulin resistance can be effectively and accurately assessed in clinical practice using established surrogate markers and indices derived from routine measurements, such as HOMA-IR and QUICKI.
Evidence for · 4
Quantitative Insulin Sensitivity Check Index: A Simple, Accurate Method for Assessing Insulin Sensitivity In Humans
2000 · cited by 3,812
The study validates the Quantitative Insulin Sensitivity Check Index (QUICKI) as a simple and accurate clinical method derived from fasting blood samples.
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More for · 3
Surrogate markers of insulin resistance: A review
2010 · cited by 634
The review outlines multiple surrogate markers and indices successfully employed to simplify and assess insulin resistance in clinical settings.
Identification of Individuals With Insulin Resistance Using Routine Clinical Measurements
2005 · cited by 391
Research demonstrates that routine clinical measurements and decision rules can accurately identify insulin-resistant individuals.
The triglyceride-glucose index is superior to homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance in predicting metabolic syndrome in an adult population in the United States.
2024 · cited by 41
The study highlights valid surrogate measures like the triglyceride-glucose index and HOMA-IR for predicting metabolic syndrome in adults.