🩸 Triglyceride/HDL Ratio
Calculate the triglyceride/HDL ratio as a surrogate for insulin resistance.
Triglyceride/HDL Ratio
Triglycerides (mg/dL)
HDL cholesterol (mg/dL)
When to use
Flag atherogenic dyslipidaemia and insulin resistance.
How it works
TG/HDL ratio (mg/dL). ≥ 3.5 suggests insulin resistance and small dense LDL.
Key points
- Thresholds depend on units and ethnicity.
- Associated with small dense LDL particles.
- Use alongside the full lipid profile.
References
Decision support for licensed clinicians only; not a substitute for clinical judgement, diagnosis or local protocols.