🧪 QUICKI (Insulin Sensitivity)
Quantify insulin sensitivity with the QUICKI index.
Clinical takeaway
Correlates well with clamp-derived sensitivity.
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When to use
Estimate insulin resistance from fasting values.
How it works
QUICKI = 1 / (log₁₀ insulin + log₁₀ glucose[mg/dL]). Lower values indicate more resistance.
Key points
- Correlates well with clamp-derived sensitivity.
- Population-specific thresholds apply.
- Convenient for large studies.
References
Decision support for licensed clinicians only; not a substitute for clinical judgement, diagnosis or local protocols.
Worked calculation
The values below come from this tool's own example placeholders and are computed server-side with the formula shown on this page, so the arithmetic can be checked quickly. It demonstrates how to substitute values only — it is not clinical advice and not a real case.
| Fasting insulin | 10 µU/mL |
|---|---|
| Fasting glucose | 90 mg/dL |
→QUICKI0.338
- Interpretation：Insulin resistant
- Formula：1 / (log₁₀ insulin + log₁₀ glucose[mg/dL])
Frequently asked questions
- What is QUICKI (Insulin Sensitivity)?
- Quantify insulin sensitivity with the QUICKI index.
- How is QUICKI (Insulin Sensitivity) calculated? What is the core formula?
- QUICKI = 1 / (log₁₀ insulin + log₁₀ glucose[mg/dL]). Lower values indicate more resistance.
- When is QUICKI (Insulin Sensitivity) used?
- Estimate insulin resistance from fasting values.
- What are the key clinical points for QUICKI (Insulin Sensitivity)?
- Correlates well with clamp-derived sensitivity. Population-specific thresholds apply. Convenient for large studies.
- What are the limits and cautions when using QUICKI (Insulin Sensitivity)?
- For licensed clinicians and clinical researchers. Interpret results with history, investigations and local protocols; not a diagnosis or prescription, and not a substitute for multidisciplinary decision-making or local guidelines.
- How is QUICKI (Insulin Sensitivity) calculated in practice? Can you show a worked example?
- Inputs: Fasting insulin 10 µU/mL, Fasting glucose 90 mg/dL → Result: QUICKI 0.338（Interpretation: Insulin resistant, Formula: 1 / (log₁₀ insulin + log₁₀ glucose[mg/dL])）