The<unk> <unk>  is derived using the inverse of the sum of the logarithms of the fasting insulin and fasting glucose: : This index correlates well with glucose clamp studies (r = 0.78), and is useful for measuring insulin<unk>  (IS), which is the inverse of insulin resistance (IR). It has the advantage of that it can be obtained from a fasting blood sample, and is the preferred method for certain types of clinical research. Values typically associated with the<unk>  calculation for insulin resistance in humans fall broadly within a range between 0.45 for unusually healthy individuals and 0.30 in diabetics. So lower numbers reflect greater insulin resistance.
Quantitative insulin sensitivity check index
Insulin index
Insulin tolerance test
Homeostatic model assessment
Glycemic index
Glucose tolerance test
Trinder glucose activity test
Random glucose test