QUICKI Calculator

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QUICKI

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What is QUICKI Calculator?

QUICKI is an insulin-sensitivity index based on the logarithms of fasting insulin and glucose.

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How to Use This Calculator

  1. Enter or select Fasting glucose, Fasting insulin.
  2. Check the unit beside each measurement. For a percentage or rate, use the scale and time period stated in the form.
  3. Choose Calculate, then compare the output with the formula and example below. If you change a value or option, calculate again to update the result.
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Formula Used

QUICKI = 1/(log₁₀ insulin(µU/mL)+log₁₀ glucose(mg/dL))
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Variables Explained

InputWhat it means
Fasting glucoseGlucose concentration in the stated unit; mg/dL and mmol/L differ by about a factor of 18.
Fasting insulinFasting insulin concentration for indices that require a fasting sample.
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Worked Example

Insulin 10 and glucose 100 give QUICKI=1/3≈0.333.

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Why Use This Calculator?

Use the calculation to make the method and its inputs easier to check with a healthcare professional. Its meaning depends on the clinical setting and on whether the underlying method is appropriate for that person.

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Common Mistakes

    • The glucose logarithm uses mg/dL; inputs must be positive and fasting.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this result a diagnosis or treatment instruction?

No. It describes a calculation or score from the supplied information. A qualified clinician must check the measurements, the method’s applicability and the wider clinical picture.

Can I enter the units from any lab report?

Use the units specified in the form and select a conversion only where the page provides one. Different substances need different conversion factors; a mismatch can produce a plausible but incorrect result.

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