Wellness

Weight Loss Insulin Resistance Bundle

This profile assesses key factors influencing metabolism, insulin sensitivity, and weight management. This fasting bundle includes Insulin, Glucose and Glycated Haemoglobin (HbA1c) along with HOMA and QUICKI calculations.

Test details

Sample type
Blood
Time of day
No Specific Time Needed
Fasting required
Yes
Results timeframe
Within 7 days
Preparation
Fast for 8-10 hours before the test; avoid food and beverages other than water; continue taking prescribed medications.

What's measured in this test

Glucose

Shows your current blood sugar level.

Glycated Haemoglobin

Shows average blood sugar over 2–3 months.

See individual test

HOMA

Homeostatic Model Assessment for Insulin Resistance (calculation)

Insulin

Checks insulin level and blood sugar control.

QUICKI

Quantitative Insulin Sensitivity Check Index (calculation)

Common reasons for testing

  • People on a weight-management journey who wish to understand their metabolic baseline
  • Tracking metabolic improvement over time through dietary and lifestyle adjustments
  • Exploring whether insulin resistance may be contributing to difficulty losing weight
    Weight Loss Insulin Resistance Bundle | BODYiQ