What is a good insulin resistance score?

An insulin resistance score of <33 suggests that an individual has normal insulin sensitivity. A score of 33 to 66 suggests that an individual is >4-fold more likely to have IR than an individual with a score <33 (Table).

What is lipoprotein insulin resistance score?

Lipoprotein insulin resistance score (LPIR) is a novel composite metabolomic biomarker that captures the multidimensional effects of insulin resistance on the lipoprotein metabolic chain (17).

How is LP IR score calculated?

The LP-IR score is calculated by summing the six NMR parameter scores. LP-IR, lipoprotein insulin resistance index; VLDL-P, very-low-density lipoprotein particle number; LDL-P, low-density lipoprotein particle number; HDL-P, high-density lipoprotein particle number.

What is an IR blood test?

HOMA-IR tells you how much insulin your body needs to keep your blood sugar levels in check. This test was designed to measure insulin resistance, an early stage of type 2 diabetes that increases your risk of many chronic diseases.

Is low insulin resistance good?

While insulin resistance is harmful to your health, insulin sensitivity is beneficial. Insulin resistance occurs when your cells stop responding to the hormone insulin. This causes higher insulin and blood sugar levels, potentially leading to type 2 diabetes.

Why lipoprotein A is high?

A high lipoprotein (a) level may mean you are at risk for heart disease. There are no specific treatments to lower lipoprotein (a). Your level of lipoprotein (a) is determined by your genes and is not affected by your lifestyle or by most medicines.

What does high LDL particle number mean?

Studies have shown that LDL-P more accurately predicts risk of cardiovascular disease than LDL-C. Researchers think that increased LDL-P could be one of the reasons that some people have heart attacks even though their total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol levels are not particularly high.