Practical use of C-peptide in Clinical practice (by Dr. Om J Lakhani)

Title: Practical use of C-peptide in Clinical practice | Dr. Om J Lakhani
Attached notes: endocrinology....
About: Dr. Om J Lakhani dives deep into the understanding and practical usage of C-peptide in the clinical realm. Join us as we explore its importance in diabetes management and diagnosis.
🔍 Overview:
What is C-Peptide? A by-product of insulin production, C-peptide is a clear indicator of insulin secretion. Learn how it's processed from proinsulin and its significance in determining endogenous insulin production or the need for exogenous insulin treatment.
Indications for C-Peptide Testing: From evaluating insulin reserves in diabetics to distinguishing between different types of diabetes, discover the pivotal role of C-peptide testing in various clinical situations.
Testing Methods: Dive into the different ways C-peptide can be measured, be it in blood or urine. Find out why the stimulated test stands out as the gold standard.
Interpreting Test Results: How does one interpret C-peptide levels? From understanding insulin deficiency to differentiating between diabetes types, get a comprehensive view of what the test results signify.
Key Takeaways: Grasp the essence of C-peptide testing, its importance in assessing beta cell function, and its combined efficacy with autoantibody testing to determine diabetes type and treatment protocols.
Join the discussion, share your thoughts, and don't forget to subscribe for more informative content! 👍
#Diabetes #Cpeptide #ClinicalPractice #DrOmJLakhani #Health #Medicine

[@renus6015]

My cpeptide is 2ng/ml....fbs 86mg/dl. Hba1c 5.7%. I eat low carb and hba1c stays in 5%-5.4%

[@amaranathl9864]

very clear ,very simple, very logical way of management,thank u sir

[@EndocrinologyIndia]

Thank you

[@drsanjaykumar3448]

Superb

[@EndocrinologyIndia]

Thank you

[@adventure7184]

amazing sir

[@drsbravo]

Hello sir, big fan here. I also trained from the same institute as you sir. Please keep encouraging us to push further

[@EndocrinologyIndia]

Thank you

[@patelkaran9763]

Hello sir I want to diabetic followship how can join with you

[@EndocrinologyIndia]

@@patelkaran9763 Please send an email to [e-mail] . We will see what is the best we can do

[@sabeesunwar7558]

Thnx for this great lecture 🙏