C-PEPTIDE TESTING & TYPE 1 DIABETES
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
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Hi everyone!! Today I share the importance of c-peptide testing and its relationship to Type 1 Diabetes. Many newly diagnosed diabetics will have this level tested at least once, if not more as insulin production decreases with beta-cell distraction. If you want to know more about the other important test for Type 1 Diabetics (antibodies) feel free to check out my video on Type 1 Diabetes autoantibodies.
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Excellent talk, I have been type one for 35 years, started at 25 yrs old, just hap c-peptide ran it was 0.9, also waiting on antigen tests (don't think they had them back then.)
Another great and informative video Maddie...I always look forward to the insightful content you share. My last C-Peptide was 0.28 so I'm pretty sure I need the insulin.
Thank you. Insulin dependent for sure with a 0.28. I’d be curious to see what mine are now!!
@@MaddieNielsen I don't know how many times we need to confirm we actually are T1D. In my case I switched Endos and she wanted to confirm my last one wasn't a "Quack". But ! went from 0.7 to 0.28 so the "Honeymoon" was definitely over. It's funny in these cases... I don't know if I should wish you a higher number or lower. In any case I'm sure you'll let us know how you'll be figuring it all out.
I don’t think mine will be any higher if it’s tested again...I rarely go low even with a big ole bolus
Thanks for your vid! Diagnosed in 2016 but have kept BG in range w low carb and 20 units lantus a day. C peptide is starting to drop very significantly and will start bolusing I’m sure… appreciate your vids and knowledge
I am glad this video was helpful for you! :)
Thanks Maddie , as a newly diagnosed diabetic , Ive found your vids very very helpful . x
Thank you so much for commenting and the nice compliment! :)
@@MaddieNielsen Well ive had type 1 diabetes for 11 years and recently it increased from 0.10 to 0.21 from colonics this feb 2024 and now it dropped from 0.21 to 0.01 which is low but i have no idea why i dropped that low.
@@MaddieNielsen And this condition is closed to being reversed type 1 diabetes of no insulin.
@@MaddieNielsen It was caused by a yeast infection or candida in the gut which was responsible for low insulin sensitivity in the gut and high sugar levels dropped from 700 down to 550 from taking blood sugar supplements.
@@MaddieNielsen And also the honeymoon phase is returning back since Feb 2013 again like energy is coming back.
Great video,
5 years ago I was diagnosed with ty2. and been giving medications, and year over year couldn't control the my blood sugar even with a very healthy LC diet. I visited many docs each one has gave a different medication and no one agreed to ask for c peptide test coz it's not important as they said. my condition kept going worse and worse the burning on my feet started SO i knew there is something wrong.
my A1C is usually below 7.
I found A new doctor, first thing he asked is c peptide test. SURPRISE mine was 0,877!!!!
He said sorry to tell that but u should start the insulin right now. His treatment plan was to start with (Tresiba) Long acting beside the oral, and then use the other short acting insulin and reducing the oral one by one according to updated tests.
I'm not sure if these symptoms burning feet will one day disappear or not.
Oh wow! Sounds like you have LADA or Type 1.5 Diabetes! Thank you for sharing your experiences. The burning in your feet sounds like the start of neuropathy which may reverse as you gain better control of blood sugar levels with insulin use! Keep in mind this is my best educated guess! Always consult your physician for medical advice as I am not a doctor! Thank you for watching my videos! :)
@@MaddieNielsen Thnks for your reply. I just received my test result this morning. the A1C is 6.1 and fasting was 71 all other results are great. so I just don't know why I'm getting this nerves issue as long I'm controlling my blood sugar!!!
I might start rapid insulin soon if it helps to reverse the neuropathy issue.
Great info. Thanks
You are very welcome Joyce! :)
I am not diagnosed but have Celaic Disease and prone to further autoimmune , I did over In the UK not at primary care went to private and did a full check - C-peptide 6.83 ng/ml and Insulin (441pmol) came in and both high but glucose and HB number negative, Average they say the same for C-Peptide - not sure what to do, I have a lot of symptoms now and decreased in weight too,
What if C peptide is 1.4 and hba1c is 15
And other reports normal (i am non alcoholic)
Had one in 2017 after I switched drs. Came back
Wow. Extremely low. Almost to zero 😮
I might of had one when I was first diagnosed. I've heard of it. But I don't think my insurance company ever needed this test--even after switching providers.
Thanks for sharing!! I haven’t yet had to be re-tested for “insurance reasons” but it can happen. I’ve seen many people talk about this in different diabetic groups online.
thank you
Fasting blood 200, C peptide 1.34ng/ml, anti-gad65 2070 IU/ml. What can these numbers tell which type of diabetes?
I got a 0.67 but I thought I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2020 n now I’m 40. I take metformin n my alc has been between 5.9 to 6.5 n my sugar levels stay normal. I wonder if my levels are low because I eat a mostly fruit and vegan diet? Plus I fast regularly? I’m confused waiting to talk to doctor for insight. But I’m very healthy with no health issues.
I have been on IF/ Keto/ carnivore for over 18 months and because my A1C had been borderline 5.7-5.8 while on this diet, I was worried about being insulin resistant so I had a fasting C-peptide test done & to my surprise it came back 1.1 with a new A1C of 5.6. My endocrinologist said it was that low because of my diet and he wasn’t’ worried but I am worried that I might be LADA. Would a glucose tolerance test be advisable to be sure that my pancreas can make enough insulin when necessary?
I am not a physician, but I would assume further testing such as a glucose tolerance test would be necessary to see how your pancreas is responding with insulin to a surge in glucose within the blood stream!! Good luck to you!!
Maddie Nielsen thank you Maddie 🙏
@@aidahayes7896according to Dr Bikman, glucose tolerance test is best done after adapting your body to carbs a day or two because insulin production is lower when keto or carnivore. He talked about it in a discussion with Dr Chaffee.
@@MaddieNielsenmy fasting c peptide is 0.99 and gad65 is 149 and diagnosed as type 1 and also have hypothyroid
I know A1C goes back 3 months, how long does c-peptide circulate? Great vids BTW. 👍
thank you so much! C-peptide usually once produced stays in the blood stream for up to thirty minutes. Insulin production once in the blood stream (in a non-diabetic) circulates for about 5-10 minutes!
Dear Maddie and Everyone!
My fasting c-peptide is 0,48ng/ml. I am on fat rich carnivore diet but I am peeing a lot and loosing weight on carb containing food. My antibodies are negative. What to do in this case?
You need to start insulin. Just start with a medium acting like NPH. A dosage of no more than 8 units at dinner time.
@@jdtown6585 Thank You for your instruction! 🙏
My son aged 10 years, A1c 18.1, fasting c-peptide 0.4, fasting glucose now coming down to 160 without insulin. Will he need insulin lifelong or only dietary changes help him? Plz suggest...
I am not a medical doctor and cannot diagnose any condition, but I highly recommend that you take your son in and see what they suggest. Based upon what I am seeing from c-peptide and A1c levels, these are key markers for Type 1 Diabetes which requires insulin dependency for life.
Please take your son to see a doctor. He's probably suffering more than you or him realize.
Can you get a false negative for diabetes if you are a ketogenic diet?
I got my c peptide result back with 0.13nmol/L with 14hrs fasting. I am also on zero carb Carnivore diet. Is it type 1? or is it caused by zero carb diet?
also my fasting glucose was 4.3.
I would check with your physician to give you a full diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes as I am not a physician. However, there is more then just c-peptide levels that count for diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes.
Hii mam my age was 22 recently diagnosed 3 months back my c peptide test results was 1.44 Hba1c 9.6 which type consider???
Hi Veeresh! I cannot diagnose you with any type of diabetes but your doctor can let you know what type of diabetes you have!
@@MaddieNielsen how to find weather pancreas working or not?
@@veereshkogilathota2703 I would get another c peptide test to see
Curveball question:
My A1c is 'only' 5.4 despite good health, very LC, fit and slim.
My CPeptide is very low normal.
1. So I suspect some beta cells are gone, agreed?
2. Best solution remains LCHF, agreed?
Also, a very LC diet with some intermittent fasting will also keep the C peptide a bit lower than otherwise, agreed?
Thank you
Yes. You may have lost some beta cells. You could be in the very early stages of type 1 diabetes development or it could be LADA (LATENT AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE OF ADULTS). An A1c of 5.4 could be considered non-diabetic depending upon who you ask. I generally have read that non diabetics have A1c’s between 4.0-5.6 with many of them having A1c’s in the low 5 range. A low carb high fat diet would definitely keep your c-peptide levels lower as your body has to use less insulin to metabolize what little bit of carbohydrate you are consuming.
@@MaddieNielsen thank you.
Hello mam
I am in a confusion.
I was diagnosed with diab. 8 months back with a1c of 8.8
Docs didn't advice me any further test and advised me to take meds.
I didn't want to take meds so I changed my diet.
Now, on april I tested for
Test 1
a1c it was 5.7
Test 2
Homa ir - 0.39
Fasting insulin - 2.7
Fast glucose - 101
Beta cell fxn - 39%
Insulin sensitivity - 256%
Test 3
C peptide 0.56 (0.81 to 3.85)
Plz tell am i type 1.5??
Both homa ir and c peptide tests done after 13 hrs fast.
I eat carbs between 100-120 gms
It is possible you may have type 1.5 diabetes which is basically a slow progresssing form of type 1 diabetes. Often patients will see more insulin resistance than normal along with low c-peptide levels and the need for insulin! I cannot directly give you medical advice or tell you you have a certain type of diabetes! The information I provide is my best educated advice and prior knowledge/understanding! Please consult your medical doctor for further testing and/or a medical condition diagnosis!
I was told I was a type 2 but my c-p is 1.9
That is an interesting test. Have you had antibody tests done? that will also confirm type 1 or type 2.
Mine was 1.7 and I’m type 1 diabetic
Fuck mine was 0.7 with a fasting glucose of 256🙁
That is definitely pointing towards type 1 diabetes with those C-peptide and glucose values!
My daughter is 1.3 would she consider 1 or 2? She just got the results
That you would have to speak to your endocrinologist about. I cannot diagnose anyone. My guess is type 1 if she is younger and has no other co-morbidities such as high blood pressure, poor diet, and/or obesity. Again, I am not a doctor and cannot diagnosis your daughter.