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Tag: C-peptide

September 1, 2026

HOMA2-IR, HOMA2-%B, and HOMA2-%S Explained

What the fasting HOMA2 model can—and cannot—tell you about insulin sensitivity, insulin resistance, and beta-cell activity.

HOMA2-IR, HOMA2-%B & HOMA2-%S Explained Direct answer: HOMA2 is a nonlinear computer model, not a stand-alone blood test. From compatible fasting glucose with insulin or C-peptide, it estimates insulin sensitivity (HOMA2-%S), the reciprocal insulin-resistance index […]

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August 27, 2026

Adult-Onset Autoimmune Diabetes (LADA): When Type 2 Does Not Fit

How GAD65, IA-2, ZnT8, C-peptide with concurrent glucose, A1C, and ketones answer different questions about adult-onset type 1 diabetes.

Adults who develop high blood sugar are often assumed to have type 2 diabetes. That is the correct classification for many people—but not for everyone. Adult-onset autoimmune diabetes is type 1 diabetes that begins in […]

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