HOMA-IR – The Best Insulin Resistance Test – Dr. Berg

Insulin resistance can lead to numerous health issues, but how do you know if you have it? Find out about HOMA-IR, the best test for insulin resistance.

0:00 Introduction: How to test for insulin resistance
0:10 Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance
0:44 What is insulin resistance?
1:14 Interpreting the HOMA-IR test
1:41 Keto diet and blood sugars
2:40 Why is HOMA-IR the best test for insulin resistance?

In this video, I’m going to tell you about the best test for insulin resistance called the Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance, or HOMA-IR.

The body works best in a state of homeostasis. This means that all of the body’s internal functions like blood pressure, blood sugars, temperature, and pulse rate all remain constant.

Insulin resistance is a condition in which the body stops the absorption of insulin as a protective mechanism against high levels of insulin in the blood. HOMA-IR measures how hard the body is working to achieve normal glucose levels and maintain homeostasis.

A high HOMA-IR signifies high insulin resistance and a low HOMA-IR signifies low insulin resistance.

Sometimes when you start a keto diet, you may notice that your blood sugars are high. This is actually because you are correcting insulin resistance. Your body no longer has a high level of insulin pushing the blood sugars down.

The HOMA-IR is a great baseline test to determine your insulin levels, especially when you’re starting a keto diet. It can also offer clarity and peace of mind if your blood sugars rise when you start keto.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 57, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

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Disclaimer:
Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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Thanks for watching! I hope this has helped you understand the uses and benefits of the HOMA-IR test. I’ll see you in the next video.

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Dr. Berg, I wish you wouldve explained that you can only get the insulin test done at the doctors office or even the HOMA-IR calculation and results once calculated. I was looking for a HOMA IR testing kit for home, not realizing I had to get it from the doctor. Explanation is great; just need to elaborate on when you say " just do this test..", it is at the doctors office. Thanks for all you do!

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Nice to hear about Dr B. IT happened to us too, maybe a month, then the glucose started going down on it's own. We see FBS's at about 90 and during the day after meals(keto) it has a random of 80-95. All good too! Took awhile like you said and not knowing about this fact we were taking 1/2 metformin daily to get the levels down. Funny, didn't work! So now it's settled off and we're happier. Good info you give us. I listen daily! Glad we found you! ♥

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Dear Eric,

Thank YOU for your wonderful videos. They are so self explanatory, you really hold the art of teaching. I now understand my diabetes and insulin resistant and how to treat my diabetes type 2 (which I intend to dissolve through your instructions on food and supplements) no doctor has EVEN been able to explain me ... thanks again!

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