HOMA-IR test in DAMAC Hills, read by a doctor.
Most DAMAC Hills residents who book a HOMA-IR with us have either a family history, a vague symptom they can't shake, or a "borderline" result from somewhere else. Lower HOMA-IR correlates with longer healthspan, better cognitive ageing and reduced cardiovascular events.
What HOMA-IR actually tells us
A calculated index combining fasting insulin and fasting glucose to quantify how insulin-resistant your tissues are.
Interpreted alongside waist circumference, triglycerides, ALT and ApoB to build a complete metabolic and cardiovascular risk picture.
High HOMA-IR
>2.0 suggests insulin resistance; >2.5 is pronounced. Values >4 are typical in established type 2 diabetes.
Symptoms we ask about
- • Central weight gain
- • Energy crashes
- • Cravings
- • Acanthosis nigricans
Risk factors
- • Same as for insulin and HbA1c
Conditions linked
- • PCOS
- • NAFLD
- • Hypertension
- • Type 2 diabetes
- • Cardiovascular disease
Lifestyle that moves the needle
- • Resistance training 3x weekly
- • Mediterranean diet
- • Reduce refined carbohydrates
- • 7+ hours of sleep
- • Stress regulation
Further tests we may run
- • Continuous glucose monitor
- • Liver ultrasound
- • DEXA body composition
- • Lipoprotein sub-fractionation
Treatments where indicated
- • Metformin
- • GLP-1 agonists
- • Treat PCOS, fatty liver and OSA
Retest: Every 3–6 months while optimising.
Questions from DAMAC Hills patients
How do I book a HOMA-IR test in DAMAC Hills?
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WhatsApp us or call +971 4 566 1486. We confirm a nurse slot for DAMAC Hills — most patients are seen within 60–90 minutes — and the GP call is included.
How much does HOMA-IR cost in DAMAC Hills?
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Standalone HOMA-IR is typically AED 150–350 depending on the panel. We bundle it free into our Comprehensive Health Checks (AED 1,500 men / 1,800 women) and our Unlimited Bloods membership.
What does an abnormal HOMA-IR mean for me?
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That's exactly the conversation you'll have with the GP. Interpreted alongside waist circumference, triglycerides, ALT and ApoB to build a complete metabolic and cardiovascular risk picture.
Is the GP a real doctor?
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Yes — GMC-registered, British-trained. The same doctor who reads your HOMA-IR is the one who phones you in DAMAC Hills.
Will my employer or insurer see the result?
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We don't share with employers or insurers. As a DHA-licensed clinic we upload to NABIDH; other DHA-connected providers can technically access your record.
Healthcare should feel simple.
Send an enquiry and our team will come back to you — no waiting rooms, no run-around.