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🍬 METS-IR (Metabolic Score for Insulin Resistance)

UseWhen to use: metabolic risk adjunct when insulin assay is unavailable.

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StrataHigher METS-IR → higher IR-surrogate band (cohort-dependent).

LimitsWhen not to use: non-fasting lipids/glucose if fasting required local… · Pitfall: applying one cut-point across ethnicities. · Not a clamp replacement.

SourceBello-Chavolla et al. METS-IR equation

Runs locally in your browser (no PHI uploaded). For licensed clinicians — not a substitute for clinical judgement.
Stored on this device for revisit reminders

This-shift next steps

After scoring: open the scene pack, peer scores, and the matching pathway. Local reference — no HIS write.

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Clinical takeaway

Published METS-IR.

When to use

When to use: metabolic risk adjunct when insulin assay is unavailable.

How it works

METS-IR = [ln((2×G)+TG)×BMI] / ln(HDL) (mg/dL).

Key points

  • Published METS-IR.
  • mg/dL inputs.
  • Next: lifestyle / glycemic workup.

References

  • Bello-Chavolla et al. METS-IR equation

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 glucose100 mg/dL
Triglycerides150 mg/dL
HDL-C45 mg/dL
BMI28 kg/m²

→METS-IR43.1

  • Inputs：G/TG/HDL mg/dL
  • Cue：40–49 — intermediate band
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does METS-IR (Metabolic Score for Insulin Resistance) upload patient data? Where is it calculated?
Calculation runs locally in the browser; inputs and results are not uploaded. For licensed clinicians only; interpret with history, investigations and local protocols — not a diagnosis or prescription.
How is METS-IR (Metabolic Score for Insulin Resistance) calculated in practice? Can you show a worked example?
Inputs: Fasting glucose 100 mg/dL, Triglycerides 150 mg/dL, HDL-C 45 mg/dL, BMI 28 kg/m² → Result: METS-IR 43.1（Inputs: G/TG/HDL mg/dL, Cue: 40–49 — intermediate band）
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