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Insulin Resistance Check
An insulin resistance blood test measuring fasting glucose and insulin, with a HOMA IR score worked out from both. It suits people thinking about weight or diabetes risk.
What this test is for
The Insulin Resistance Check measures fasting glucose and fasting insulin. From these we work out HOMA IR, a score showing how hard your body works to keep blood sugar steady. Insulin resistance means cells respond less well to insulin, so the body makes more.
Many people choose it when working on their weight, when type 2 diabetes runs in the family, or when they want more than one sugar marker. You need to fast overnight, and the sample must be spun quickly, so it is taken in our Hull clinic or at a nurse visit.
Your report shows glucose and insulin against their reference ranges, plus your HOMA IR score. This adds context that our Insulin Blood Test alone does not give. A higher score can prompt a look at diet, activity and sleep, a repeat test, or a talk with your GP.
- 24–48h turnaround
- Free return postage
- NHS-standard laboratory
Book at our clinic
£61
One-off purchase · no subscriptionBase £41 + £20 collection
How would you like to take your sample?
- Free tracked delivery
- Free return postage included
- Results in 24–48h
- Digital results with explanation
Your results are reviewed by our clinical team and delivered securely. All tests use NHS-standard laboratories.
Biomarkers included
3 markers measured
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