What does it mean if your C-peptide is low?

C-peptide is a sign that your body is producing insulin. A low level (or no C-peptide) indicates that your pancreas is producing little or no insulin. A low level may be normal if you have not eaten recently. Your blood sugar and insulin levels would naturally be low then.

What does a high C-peptide level indicate?

High levels of both C-peptide and blood glucose are found in people with type 2 diabetes or insulin resistance (such as from Cushing’s syndrome). A high level of C-peptide with a low blood glucose level may mean that an insulin-producing tumor of the pancreas (insulinoma) is present.

How long does it take to get C-peptide results?

Results are typically available within a few days. In general, normal results for C-peptide in the bloodstream are between 0.5 and 2.0 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL).

What C-peptide level is when diabetic?

C-peptide levels are associated with diabetes type and duration of disease. Specifically a c-peptide level of less than 0.2 nmol/l is associated with a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM).

How do you increase C-peptide?

Lifestyle & Diet for Increasing/Decreasing C-Peptide Levels

1. 1) Exercise.
2. 2) Honey.
3. 3) Omega-3 Fatty Acids.
4. 4) Niacin.
5. 5) Vitamin D.

How do you interpret C-peptide results?

You should have your results in a few days. A normal C-peptide range is 0.5 to 2.0 nanograms per milliliter….A low C-peptide level may mean that:

1. You have type 1 or type 2 diabetes with a tired pancreas–or more advanced disease.
2. You are on insulin shots and it is suppressing the release of insulin from your pancreas.

When is AC peptide test done?

You may need a C-peptide test if your health care provider thinks you have diabetes, but is unsure whether it is type 1 or type 2. You may also need a C-peptide test if you have symptoms of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Symptoms include: Sweating.

How is C-peptide controlled?

When you eat carbs, your blood sugar increases, and insulin and C-peptide increase in response. Decrease carbs in favor of fats and proteins in your diet. In 20 healthy volunteers, meals containing fewer carbs and more protein and fat caused less of an increase in C-peptide levels [19].

How do you know if your pancreas is making insulin?

C-peptide and insulin are released from the pancreas at the same time and in about equal amounts. So a C-peptide test can show how much insulin your body is making. This test can be a good way to measure insulin levels because C-peptide tends to stay in the body longer than insulin.