[tiffanyfaith86]

Does the c-peptide test get affected if your taking insulin

and have taking your basal dose, then went early in morning to get lab done. Is there a possibility that would make it show normal even if your not making insulin.

[Lloyd]

No. C-peptide is produced by your pancreas on a 1 to 1 basis with the insulin it makes, but is not present in insulin you inject or infuse. That's why it is such a good test for that purpose.

So it is a good test of how much insulin you are making, but not of how much you are capable of making.

-Lloyd

[foxl]

Well, insulin injected would slow down your pancreatic production if anything ... which would mean, without insulin, it would have been higher.

Sounds like you are T2 ... have not heard MY results yet but will let you know when I do.

[tiffanyfaith86]

Originally Posted by foxl

Well, insulin injected would slow down your pancreatic production if anything ... which would mean, without insulin, it would have been higher.

Sounds like you are T2 ... have not heard MY results yet but will let you know when I do.

questioning my diagnoses, because year after diagnosed at 20 i had to start insulin at 21, even with weight loss and eating right and exercising. Im overweight but not as i had been before. So if i was t2 i would of been cured or atleast on less meds instead of more. No pills work only insulin and if i miss my insulin for a day and only take pills my sugars are up in the 400s close 500s times that i check

[mortis505]

Did you receive the actual lab values or did the doc just say that all was fine?

Were you tested for antibodies as well?

[sarahspins]

What was your level (and the lab reference range)? You still may not be a T2 even with a relatively "normal" c-peptide. If it was high, that would be a sign of T2 for sure, because that's a strong sign of insulin resistance, but a low to normal level doesn't confirm or rule out anything really. You need antibody testing to be sure, but even if that's negative, it doesn't 100% rule out Type 1 or 1.5 entirely.

My c-peptide was initially in the "normal" range, though on the lower end.

Taking insulin usually results in a lower c-peptide for most, since it's reducing the load on your pancreas. I know that this was one reason my first doctor (an internist) got SO angry with me for taking insulin on my own.

My story is a little complicated though, but I was also 20 at diagnosis. It took me nearly a year to FINALLY be diagnosed correctly. I've actually been diagnosed with everything but MODY

I am a typical T1 though, not a 1.5 - it's more the way I was diagnosed and the timing that made it confusing. Most doctors just don't seem to want to consider Type 1 without a patient going into DKA and ending up in the hospital.

[tiffanyfaith86]

Originally Posted by mortis505

Did you receive the actual lab values or did the doc just say that all was fine?

Were you tested for antibodies as well?

he said all was fine and when i asked for a print out he never gave to me

wasnt tested for antibodies

im hoping the new endo will test me right and give me the results

[tiffanyfaith86]

Originally Posted by sarahspins

What was your level (and the lab reference range)? You still may not be a T2 even with a relatively "normal" c-peptide. If it was high, that would be a sign of T2 for sure, because that's a strong sign of insulin resistance, but a low to normal level doesn't confirm or rule out anything really. You need antibody testing to be sure, but even if that's negative, it doesn't 100% rule out Type 1 or 1.5 entirely.

My c-peptide was initially in the "normal" range, though on the lower end.

Taking insulin usually results in a lower c-peptide for most, since it's reducing the load on your pancreas. I know that this was one reason my first doctor (an internist) got SO angry with me for taking insulin on my own.

My story is a little complicated though, but I was also 20 at diagnosis. It took me nearly a year to FINALLY be diagnosed correctly. I've actually been diagnosed with everything but MODY

I am a typical T1 though, not a 1.5 - it's more the way I was diagnosed and the timing that made it confusing. Most doctors just don't seem to want to consider Type 1 without a patient going into DKA and ending up in the hospital.

how many steps did it take? were you on insulin from diagnoses of type 2 or how long did it take?

[EeyoreButterfly]

Not every type 2 will get better with weight loss, diet, and exercise. There are many who do everything right but still need insulin. That's not to say that you are type 2, but there is no cure for diabetes. Even somebody who is "cured" by weight loss or exercise will still have to watch their carbs. If they stop watching carbs or gain back the weight they will be right back where they were.

Contrary to popular belief, you can still be thin and have type 2. There are several on this board I believe, and a fair number on Diabetes Daily who have never been overweight but have Type 2. Weight is only one factor in insulin resistance.

[foxl]

Originally Posted by sarahspins

Most doctors just don't seem to want to consider Type 1 without a patient going into DKA and ending up in the hospital.

... and some, not even then!

[Ategeler]

Tiffany-
When do you go to the new Endo?

[It Ain't Over]

Originally Posted by sarahspins

Most doctors just don't seem to want to consider Type 1 without a patient going into DKA and ending up in the hospital.

Now that is a scary statement. I have no doubt whatsoever it is true.

[tiffanyfaith86]

Originally Posted by Ategeler

Tiffany-
When do you go to the new Endo?

i was suppose to go friday but they called and said doc wont be in, so changed it to monday

its cool tho, have more time to get down all the changes in meds and insulin over last 2 years

[tiffanyfaith86]

I finally got the results to my c-peptide and the doc called me first and then i went in and saw her to confirm it the next day. I am a type 1. My c-peptide was 0.6 with a lab range of .8-3.1

My a1c went up .1 its now at 8.3, she said when it comes down to around 7, she'll start me on symlin to help with weightloss.