Beta Cell Function Explained: C-Peptide Test To Know If Your Body Makes Insulin -Type 2 Diabetes #21

Welcome to Type 2 Diabetes number 21. I’m Doctor Vladmir Carvalho, and I’m an endocrinologist. In this video, I explain how to understand if your body is still producing insulin by introducing the C-peptide test. This test provides insights into the functionality of your beta cells, the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. I discuss how insulin and C-peptide levels correlate with glucose concentration, thereby providing valuable information about your body's insulin production and beta cell health. I also cover various scenarios to interpret C-peptide test results in relation to blood glucose levels, helping you understand different diabetes conditions and how they affect insulin production.

Disclaimer:
Dr. Vladmir Carvalho is a real Doctor. He graduated from medical school in 2012 (Bachelor’s) and 2015 (Master’s). Now he is a Ph.D. candidate in the department of endocrinology, at Southeast University.
However, the information provided on this channel is general in nature and intended for educational purposes only. It does not replace the advice given by your doctor or any other health care professional.