Recently, a study conducted by researchers from the US and Japan indicated that low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels are negatively correlated with the risk of type 2 diabetes, and this association is largely independent of the use of statin medications. This population-based study included a total of 13,674 participants, with an average age of 62 … Read more
2025 #Understanding C-Peptide Reports: From Values to Curves, Decoding the Secrets of Pancreatic Function!# π 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 insulinβit is not metabolized by the liver and is not … Read more
Common Patterns Insulin CPep Clinical Significance ββ ββ Insulinoma, insulin resistance (early stage of type 2 diabetes) ββ ββ Exogenous insulin use (artificial hypoglycemia) ββ ββ Type 1 diabetes, late stage type 2 diabetes Normal ββ Insulin resistance (compensatory secretion increase) Assessment of Insulin Resistance Normal value: <2.5; >2.9 indicates insulin resistance. Interfering Factors and … Read more