Cheap Blood-Fat indexes may spot insulin resistance without fancy lab tests
NCT ID NCT07260201
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether two simple, low-cost blood-fat indexes (TGI and TGI-BMI) can accurately detect insulin resistance, compared to the standard HOMA-IR test that requires a fasting insulin measurement. Researchers analyzed data from 150 adults without diabetes medications. They found both indexes worked well, especially the TGI-BMI in people with obesity. If confirmed, these indexes could make insulin resistance screening more accessible in everyday clinics.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If validated, these simple blood-fat indexes could replace costly insulin tests, making insulin resistance screening easier and cheaper in routine clinics.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, retrospective study (150 people) that only compares indexes to HOMA-IR, not to hard outcomes like diabetes development. Results may not apply to people on diabetes medications or with other health conditions.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hisar Intercontinental Hospital
Istanbul, Umraniye, 34768, Turkey (Türkiye)
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