Mednet Logo

Should fasting C-peptide levels be used to guide T2DM management?

Community PollStarted

Do you check C-peptide levels in patients with T2DM?

39 physicians have voted

Join Mednetto vote and see how they answered.

2 Answers
Mednet Member
Mednet MemberInvited Expert
Endocrinology · UNC
Answered on

For most patients, it is not necessary to measure C-peptide to make treatment decisions. However, it is important to remember that ~5% of adults with new-onset diabetes actually have type 1 diabetes (sometimes called LADA in adults) and not type 2 diabetes. If there are concerns that type 1 diabetes...

Join for free or sign in to see the full answer

Mednet Member
Mednet Member
Endocrinology · Lifebridge Health Endocrinology And Thyroid Associates
Answered on · Updated on

I feel that it is imperative to check especially prior to starting a GLP-1.

Join for free or sign in to see the full answer