Diabetes affects millions of Americans, many of whom are unaware that they have the condition. Scientists at Penn State University have developed a breath sensor that can detect diabetes and prediabetes within minutes by measuring acetone levels, rather than relying on expensive and time-consuming laboratory tests. The sensor is made from laser-induced graphene and zinc … Read more
👆Click the image to learn for free👆 What is the Insulin and C-Peptide Release Test? The insulin and C-peptide release test is a quantitative oral glucose (or steamed bun meal) test that raises blood sugar levels, stimulating the insulin β-cells to release insulin and C-peptide. By measuring the plasma insulin and C-peptide levels and their … Read more
Metformin was first officially used in clinical treatment of diabetes in 1957, and China has more than 30 years of clinical application experience. Metformin has good efficacy, safety, health economic evidence, and evidence related to cardiovascular protection. It also has various effects beyond blood glucose reduction, and has been recommended as the first-line drug for … Read more
Diabetes occurs due to dysfunction of pancreatic β cells and insufficient biological effects of insulin (insulin resistance), leading to increased blood sugar and decreased insulin levels. The changes in serum insulin/C-peptide concentrations measured at fasting and 30 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours, and 3 hours after oral glucose during an Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) … Read more
Diabetes patients, especially those diagnosed for the first time, often need to check their pancreatic function through blood tests. The main methods for checking pancreatic function are the insulin and C-peptide release tests, which are very important for diagnosing diabetes, determining its type and prognosis, and guiding treatment. In this issue, we will discuss how … Read more
C-peptide is a secretion product of pancreatic β-cells, and it shares a common precursor with insulin—proinsulin. One molecule of proinsulin, under specific conditions, splits into one molecule of insulin and one molecule of C-peptide; therefore, theoretically, C-peptide and insulin are secreted in equal amounts. The physiological functions of free C-peptide in the blood are not … Read more
Recently, an international team of scientists successfully 3D printed fully functional human islets using an innovative bio-ink. The printed islet structure is dense and stable, capable of producing insulin for a long time while maintaining vitality. Unlike traditional islet transplantation, the 3D printed islets can be implanted subcutaneously through a small incision and local anesthesia. … Read more
2025 #Understanding C-Peptide Reports: From Values to Curves, Decoding the Secrets of Pancreatic Function!# 🔍 What is C-Peptide? Why measure it? C-Peptide (Connecting Peptide) is a “byproduct” of insulin secretion from pancreatic β-cells, produced in equal amounts to insulin. However, it is more stable than insulin—it is not metabolized by the liver and is not … Read more
C-peptide is widely used in daily clinical diagnosis and treatment. So why do we need to test C-peptide? How is C-peptide tested? How do we interpret the results? What is C-Peptide? Why Test for C-Peptide? C-peptide, also known as connecting peptide, is a secretion product of pancreatic β-cells. It shares a common precursor with insulin—proinsulin. … Read more
Shengqi Huo 1, Qian Wang 1, Wei Shi 1, Lulu Peng 1, Yue Jiang 1, Mengying Zhu 1, Junyi Guo 1, Dewei Peng 1, Moran Wang 1, Lintong Men 1, Bingyu Huang 1, Jiagao Lv 1, Li Lin 12023 Jan 14;24(2):1667. doi: 10.3390/ijms24021667. Affiliationsexpand PMID: 36675183 PMCID: PMC9862315 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24021667 Research Background The acquisition, distribution, … Read more