The quantitative insulin sensitivity check index (''QUICKI'') is derived using the inverse of the sum of the logarithms of the fasting
insulin
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and fasting
glucose:
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This index correlates well with
glucose clamp studies (r = 0.78), and is useful for measuring insulin sensitivity (IS), which is the inverse of insulin resistance (IR). It has the advantage of that it can be obtained from a fasting blood sample, and is the preferred method for certain types of clinical research.
Values typically associated with the QUICKI calculation for insulin resistance in humans fall broadly within a range between 0.45 for unusually healthy individuals and 0.30 in diabetics. So lower numbers reflect greater insulin resistance.
See also
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SPINA-GBeta
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SPINA-GR
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Homeostatic model assessment
Sources
* Katz A, Nambi SS, Mather K, Baron AD, Follmann DA, Sullivan G, Quon MJ. Quantitative insulin sensitivity check index: a simple, accurate method for assessing insulin sensitivity in humans. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2000 Jul;85(7):2402-10.
Source as above - Katz et al. Also data for unusually healthy individuals derived from those practicing caloric restriction. See CR Society for details.
Diabetes
Static endocrine function tests
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