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Jun 2023
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HOMA-IR – The Best Insulin Resistance Te...

DR. ERIC BERG
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Insulin resistance can lead to numerous health issues, but how do you know if you have it? Find out about HOMA-IR, the best test for insulin resistance. In this podcast, I’m going to tell you about the best test for insulin resistance called the Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance, or HOMA-IR.

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