C - Peptide, Postprandial near me in Bhopal

C-Peptide, Post Prandial test helps measure C-peptide level (connecting peptide) in the blood 2 hours after a meal. This test estimates insulin levels and helps distinguish between type 1 and type 2 diabetes, identify the cause of hypoglycemia, monitor diabetes therapy and monitor treatment of pancreatic tumors. This test may help your doctor assess insulin secretion if you have type 1 diabetes and when to start exogenous insulin if you have type 2 diabetes. Your doctor may ask for this test when you have diabetes symptoms such as excessive thirst, frequent urination, slow healing sores etc. and require therapy. Your doctor may also ask for this test if you have frequent episodes of hypoglycemia.