INSULIN RESISTANCE

The Insulin Resistance home test assesses metabolic response to insulin by measuring fasting insulin and fasting glucose, often alongside HbA1c and a calculated HOMA‑IR index, using a blood sample collected at home by a trained phlebotomist. It identifies early metabolic imbalance that can precede prediabetes and type 2 diabetes and is particularly relevant for conditions linked to insulin resistance such as PCOS and fertility challenges.

This test is suitable for individuals with excess weight, central obesity, a family history of diabetes, irregular menstrual cycles or difficulty conceiving, and for anyone starting lifestyle or medical interventions who needs baseline or monitoring data. Samples are processed by Dubai DHA‑accredited laboratories with rapid turnaround, and results should be reviewed with a clinician to guide personalised management and fertility planning in the UAE healthcare context.

• Fasting Insulin
• Fasting Plasma Glucose
• HbA1c
• HOMA‑IR (calculated)
• C‑Peptide

• Unexplained weight gain or central obesity
• Irregular periods or suspected PCOS
• Difficulty conceiving or prior to fertility treatment
• Family history of type 2 diabetes or metabolic syndrome
• Abnormal fasting glucose or lipid profile on routine screening

• Early detection of insulin resistance and metabolic imbalance
• Guides personalised diet, exercise and medication plans
• Supports fertility evaluation and PCOS management
• Home blood collection by trained professionals for convenience
• Fast processing and reporting from Dubai DHA‑accredited labs

• 8–10 hour overnight fasting prior to sample collection
• Avoid heavy exercise and alcohol 24 hours before the test
• Continue essential medications unless instructed otherwise; inform the team of all medicines and supplements
• Home collection available for adults; minors require physician referral