Metabolism

Glucose/Insulin

The Glucose/Insulin ratio provides the inverse perspective on HOMA-IR: a very low ratio means the body is producing large amounts of insulin to maintain normal glucose — a hallmark of early insulin resistance.

What it is

The Glucose/Insulin ratio provides the inverse perspective on HOMA-IR: a very low ratio means the body is producing large amounts of insulin to maintain normal glucose — a hallmark of early insulin resistance. Particularly useful in adolescents and young adults where HOMA-IR cutoffs are less validated.

What affects your levels

Same as HOMA-IR.

Signs and symptoms

Matches HOMA-IR symptomology.

Foods that help

Same as HOMA-IR.

Foods to limit

Same as HOMA-IR.

Educational information only — not a diagnosis. Every Pheno result is interpreted in context and reviewed by a physician.

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