How does glucose and insulin interact?
With food, the body receives carbohydrates, which in the digestive tract are split up to glucose. It gives energy to muscle cells. Getting into the blood, glucose goes to the muscle cells and through insulin penetrates through the walls of the cells inside. The pancreas produces insulin in order to "push" glucose from the blood into the cells of the muscle tissue, thereby lowering the level of glucose in the blood. And if the muscle cells do not pass the glucose they need, the problem arises of its accumulation in the blood.
Insulin resistance is when the cells do not respond to the action of insulin. The pancreas begins to produce more insulin, which also accumulates in excess. Fat cells "capture" glucose, converting it into fat, which envelops muscle cells, which is why glucose can not get into muscle tissue at all. Gradually develops obesity . It turns out a vicious circle.
NOMA index rate
The index is considered normal if it does not exceed the threshold of 2.7. However, one should know that the value of the index rate depends on the purpose of the study.
If the HOMA index is increased, this means that diabetes , cardiovascular and other diseases can develop.
How do I take a blood test to determine the NOMA index?
When passing the analysis should strictly adhere to such rules:
- Blood to hand in the morning from 8 to 11 hours.
- Analysis is given only on an empty stomach - not less than 8 and not more than 14 hours without food, while drinking water is allowed.
- Do not overeat the night before.
If prior to taking the test the patient took any medications, consult a doctor, whether it is expedient to carry out this examination.