Dr.LipidDallas said:HbA1c reflects roughly three months of average glycaemia weighted toward the most recent weeks, which is why repeating it at six weeks tells you very…
Complete metabolic panel trending on glycaemic control — sharing because comprehensive data helps everyone:
| Test | Baseline | Month 3 | Month 6 | Month 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glucose (fasting) | 120 | 102 | 92 | 86 |
| Insulin (fasting) | 26 | 16 | 8 | 6 |
| HOMA-IR | 4.5 | 4.1 | 2.0 | 1.4 |
| Uric Acid | 8.8 | 7.0 | 5.9 | 5.1 |
The insulin resistance improvement (HOMA-IR) is what my endo focuses on most. Going from 4.5 to near 1.0 is a metabolic transformation.
TirzTom said:Complete metabolic panel trending on glycaemic control — sharing because comprehensive data helps everyone: Test Baseline Month 3 Month 6 Month 12…
Insulin sensitivity test (HOMA-IR) on glycaemic control — arguably the most important metabolic marker most people aren't tracking:
HOMA-IR = (fasting insulin × fasting glucose) ÷ 405
My numbers: Baseline HOMA-IR = 4.6 (insulin resistant) → Current = 1.0 (insulin sensitive)
Anything above 2.0 indicates insulin resistance. The goal is below 1.5. GLP-1 agonists address the root metabolic dysfunction, not just the symptoms. This is why they work so much better than calorie restriction alone.
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Fasting insulin is the lab my functional medicine doctor cares about most for glycaemic control: it's a much earlier marker of metabolic dysfunction than glucose or A1C.
My fasting insulin: 24 → 14 → 7 uIU/mL over 9 months. Target is <7. By the time your fasting glucose is elevated, your insulin has been elevated for YEARS trying to compensate.
Ask your doctor to include fasting insulin in your bloodwork panel. It's cheap (~$20) and incredibly informative.
BariatricNurseD said:Insulin sensitivity test (HOMA-IR) on glycaemic control — arguably the most important metabolic marker most people aren't tracking: HOMA-IR = (fasting…
PCOS success story with glycaemic control: as someone with polycystic ovary syndrome, this medication has been transformative beyond weight loss.
After 8 months: periods became regular for the first time in a decade, testosterone levels normalized, acne cleared significantly, and — unexpectedly — my fertility specialist is optimistic about future conception.
GLP-1 agonists address the insulin resistance at the root of PCOS. For PCOS patients, this isn't "just" a weight loss drug — it's treating our underlying metabolic dysfunction.