The measurements of uric acid, HDL-C, TG, and glucose
were performed by the enzymatic colorimetric method in
automated equipment (BioSystems 310 model), according
to the recommendations of the Labtest® kit manufacturer.
Insulin was measured by chemiluminescence in automated
equipment (IMMULITE 1000 - SIEMENS®). Hyperuricemia
was considered with values > 5.5 mg/dL.12 The homeostatic
model assessment index (HOMA-IR) was used as the criterion
for the diagnosis of IR. The cutoff used was HOMA-IR
≥
2.5.