# Measure

Source: https://www.basal.health/learn/measure  
Publisher: Basal

- [How to measure insulin sensitivity earlier](https://www.basal.health/learn/how-to-measure-insulin-sensitivity.md): Fasting glucose alone misses early insulin resistance. Fasting insulin, HOMA-IR, triglyceride-to-HDL ratio, and CGM data can reveal problems sooner.
- [How To Measure Body Composition Without Fooling Yourself](https://www.basal.health/learn/how-to-measure-body-composition.md): Useful body-composition tracking pairs simple tools like waist circumference and scale weight with occasional higher-quality measures like DEXA.