title: [Critical analysis on the use of the homeostasis model assessment (HOMA) indexes in the evaluation of the insulin resistance and the pancreatic beta cells functional capacity].
abstract: Beta-cell dysfunction and insulin resistance are interrelated metabolic abnormalities in the aetiology of Type 2 Diabetes. In several countries, increases in the prevalence of obesity and diabetes have been observed in association with the presence of insulin resistance. In this context, measurement of insulin resistance and beta-cell function is useful. The HOMA indexes (Homeostasis Model Assessment) have been widely used, representing an alternative for the evaluation of these parameters, particularly as a fast, easy and cheap method. This review discusses the origin and evolution of the HOMA index, as well as details of the method, analyzing features related to its validation and the cutoff limits for its interpretation.
authors.affiliation: Departamento de Nutrição e Saúde, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, MG, Brazil. anacarolinavasques@yahoo.com.br
authors.forename: Ana Carolina J
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Vasques
authors.forename: Lina Enriqueta F P L
authors.initials: LE
authors.lastname: Rosado
authors.forename: Rita de
authors.initials: Rd
authors.lastname: Cássia GAlfenas
authors.forename: Bruno
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Geloneze
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D015309:Glucose Clamp Technique / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D005951:Glucose Tolerance Test / Q000592:standards; D006706:Homeostasis; D006801:Humans; D007328:Insulin / Q000097:blood*; D007333:Insulin Resistance / Q000502:physiology*; D050417:Insulin-Secreting Cells / Q000502:physiology*; D054928:Validation Studies as Topic
chemical_list: D007328:Insulin