Correlation of HOMA IR with BMI

HOMA IR with BMI

Abstract

Background : To assess correlation of HOMA IR with BMI. Subjects and Methods: 100 apparently normal subjects were included. Weight and height were measured. BMI was calculated according to the formula BMI = weight in kgs/ (height in metres) 2. HOMA IR was calculated by the formula, HOMA IR = fasting Glucose (mg/dl) x fasting plasma Insulin (U/mL)/405. Results: Most of the subjects in the study were between 26 30 years of age with mean age being 28.78 years. Most of the subjects taken for the study were females 62%. 6% had BMI <18.5 Kg/m² and 94% had BMI 18.5- 22.9 Kg/m². IR (HOMA) found to be 2.65 with minimum value of 0.74 and maximum value of 5.38 and SD of 0.94. BMI was 20.51 Kg/m²). HOMA IR had a positive correlation with BMI, p value being <0.001. Conclusion: There was positive correlation of HOMA (IR) with BMI.