Understanding C-Peptide Reports: Decoding the Secrets of Pancreatic Function!

Understanding C-Peptide Reports: Decoding the Secrets of Pancreatic Function!

2025 #Understanding C-Peptide Reports: From Values to Curves, Decoding the Secrets of Pancreatic Function!# πŸ” What is C-Peptide? Why measure it? C-Peptide (Connecting Peptide) is a “byproduct” of insulin secretion from pancreatic Ξ²-cells, produced in equal amounts to insulin. However, it is more stable than insulinβ€”it is not metabolized by the liver and is not … Read more

Interpretation of Combined Insulin and C-Peptide Test Results

Interpretation of Combined Insulin and C-Peptide Test Results

Common Patterns Insulin CPep Clinical Significance ↑↑ ↑↑ Insulinoma, insulin resistance (early stage of type 2 diabetes) ↑↑ ↓↓ Exogenous insulin use (artificial hypoglycemia) ↓↓ ↓↓ Type 1 diabetes, late stage type 2 diabetes Normal ↑↑ Insulin resistance (compensatory secretion increase) Assessment of Insulin Resistance Normal value: <2.5; >2.9 indicates insulin resistance. Interfering Factors and … Read more