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'''Homeostasis model''' is an approach for modelling the interaction between [[insulin]] and [[glucose]]. A diagnostical method derived from this model ([[HOMA]] - homeostasis model assessment) finds broad acceptance in clinical [[diagnostics]]. | '''Homeostasis model''' is an approach for modelling the interaction between [[insulin]] and [[glucose]]. A diagnostical method derived from this model ([[HOMA]] - homeostasis model assessment) finds broad acceptance in clinical [[diagnostics]]. | ||
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| + | HOMA, diagnostical method that has been derived from homeostasis model, has been established in clinical [[diagnostics]]. | ||
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| + | == See also == | ||
Alternative approaches are: | Alternative approaches are: | ||
* [[Minimal model]] | * [[Minimal model]] | ||
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== Web links == | == Web links == | ||
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* [http://www.dtu.ox.ac.uk/index.php?maindoc=/homa/ HOMA Calculator], a Mac and Windows application for calculating HOMA. | * [http://www.dtu.ox.ac.uk/index.php?maindoc=/homa/ HOMA Calculator], a Mac and Windows application for calculating HOMA. | ||
Homeostasis model is an approach for modelling the interaction between insulin and glucose. A diagnostical method derived from this model (HOMA - homeostasis model assessment) finds broad acceptance in clinical diagnostics.
HOMA, diagnostical method that has been derived from homeostasis model, has been established in clinical diagnostics.
Alternative approaches are:
Matthews DR, Hosker JP, Rudenski AS, Naylor BA, Treacher DF, Turner RC. Homeostasis model assessment: insulin resistance and beta-cell function from fasting plasma glucose and insulin concentrations in man. Diabetologia. 1985 Jul;28(7):412-9.
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