RE: C-peptide test (to Chrissy)

[Guest guest]

Chrissy, there is a test called a C-peptide test that can tell how much

insulin your cells are making. Dr. Sutherland ordered this test for me but I

am waiting for my appointment to have it done on Feb. 2nd. I am having this

test done back home so I don't have to drive 5 hours for a blood test. Check

out this link to read more about it:

http://www.labtestsonline.org/understanding/analytes/c_peptide/test.html

Sample: (If you have had your pancreas removed or are one of the few

patients to have had pancreas islet cell transplants (in order to restore

your ability to make insulin), your C-peptide levels may be monitored to

verify the effectiveness of treatment and continued success of the

procedure.)

Hope this helps you!

Darren