The QUICKI calculator is a simple and easy-to-use online tool that can help calculate your patient’s insulin sensitivity, using fasting insulin (µU/ml) and fasting glucose (mg/dL). This information can then be used to help make management decisions among patients with diabetes or prediabetes.
The QUICKI calculator is based on the Quick Index of Insulin Sensitivity (QUICKI) formula. This is based on a landmark study by Katz et al.
What is insulin sensitivity?
Insulin sensitivity is a measure of how well your body responds to insulin. The higher your insulin sensitivity, the more effective insulin is at lowering your blood sugar levels. Insulin sensitivity can be affected by many factors, including diet, exercise, and weight.
What is the meaning of insulin resistance?
Insulin resistance is when your body doesn’t respond as well to insulin. This can cause your blood sugar levels to rise. Insulin resistance can be caused by many factors, including diet, exercise, and weight.
The Quick Index of Insulin Sensitivity (QUICKI) is a formula that uses your fasting insulin and glucose levels to estimate your insulin sensitivity. The QUICKI calculator can be used to help you manage your diabetes or prediabetes.
What is the Quick Index of Insulin Sensitivity (QUICKI)?
The Quick Index of Insulin Sensitivity (QUICKI) is a formula that uses your fasting insulin and glucose levels to estimate your insulin sensitivity. The QUICKI calculator on this site uses the following formula:
QUICKI score = 1 / [(log(insulin)) + (log(glucose))]
With fasting insulin level in µU/ml and fasting glucose in mg/dL.
How do I use the QUICKI calculator?
To use the QUICKI calculator, simply enter your fasting insulin and glucose levels into the fields provided. Your QUICKI score will be displayed in the output box.
Interpretation of the QUICKI test
A score greater than 0.45 : Normal insulin sensitivity
A score of 0.30 to 0.45 : Insulin resistance is likely (consider other clinical features)
Less than 0.30: Overt Diabetes is likely
What are the benefits of using the QUICKI calculator?
The QUICKI calculator can help you understand your body’s insulin sensitivity. This information can then be used to help you manage your diabetes or prediabetes. The QUICKI calculator is a simple and easy-to-use online tool that can help you calculate your body’s insulin sensitivity.
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References
- Katz A, Nambi SS, Mather K, Baron AD, Follmann DA, Sullivan G, Quon MJ. Quantitative insulin sensitivity check index: a simple, accurate method for assessing insulin sensitivity in humans. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2000 Jul;85(7):2402-10.
- Hui Chen, Gail Sullivan, Michael J. Quon; Assessing the Predictive Accuracy of QUICKI as a Surrogate Index for Insulin Sensitivity Using a Calibration Model. Diabetes 1 July 2005; 54 (7): 1914–1925.
- Hrebícek J, Janout V, Malincíková J, Horáková D, Cízek L. Detection of insulin resistance by simple quantitative insulin sensitivity check index QUICKI for epidemiological assessment and prevention. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2002 Jan;87(1):144-7.
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