🧪 HOMA-β (Beta-cell Function)
Estimate beta-cell function with HOMA-β from fasting glucose and insulin.
HOMA-β (Beta-cell Function)
Fasting insulin (µU/mL)
Fasting glucose (mmol/L)
When to use
Research/epidemiological assessment of insulin secretion.
How it works
HOMA-β = 20 × insulin / (glucose − 3.5), glucose in mmol/L. Normal ≈ 100%.
Key points
- A steady-state model, not a diagnostic test.
- Interpret against a local reference population.
- Pair with HOMA-IR for a fuller picture.
References
Decision support for licensed clinicians only; not a substitute for clinical judgement, diagnosis or local protocols.