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Overview
Insulin is a hormone secreted by the pancreas. It regulates the amount of glucose (sugar) in your blood at all times. It also aids in the storage of glucose in your liver, muscles, and fats. It is an indication of Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes if your bo...
Risk assessment
Hypoglycemia, Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Insulinoma
Ranges
0.5 to 2.0 ng/mL
Normal range
Less than 0.5 ng/mL
Low - Type 1 Diabetes
More than 2.0 ng/mL
High - Type 2 Diabetes
These levels are high when the pancreas secretes high levels of insulin and are low when the insulin secretion is minimal.
Test result interpretation
Low levels of C-peptide indicate:
You have Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes, with the pancreas releasing little or no insulin in your body.
You are taking insulin as your treatment for Diabetes Mellitus and the insulin taken is suppressing the release of en...
Sample types
The results of a C-Peptide test are based on the analysis of a blood sample.
Test Preparation
The C-peptide test is either
A blood test that requires fasting for 8-12 hrs. The usual way to collect a blood sample is by drawing it from one of the vei...
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does a positive C-peptide mean ?
What C-peptide level indicates diabetes ?
What does it mean if your C-peptide is high ?
How long does it take to get C-peptide results ?
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C-Peptide
The C-peptide test accurately measures the level of insulin in blood or urine, providing insight into the body's insulin production.
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Sample Type:
blood
Fasting Required:
No
Description
A high level of C-peptide could mean a number of conditions. These include a kidney problem or an insulinoma, a tumor of the insulin-making cells in the pancreas. It could also mean you need to adjust the amount of insulin you take
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