Determination of Insulin Resistance Using the Homeostatic Model Assessment (HOMA) and its Relation With the Risk of Developing Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension

Women who subsequently develop PIH have a higher degree of insulin resistance determined by log-HOMA early in pregnancy, before the onset of clinical manifestations of the disease. The HOMA seems to be a useful method to evaluate women at risk of developing PIH. More studies are required to confirm its usefulness as a screening tool to identify pregnant women at risk of developing PIH.