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How do you know if your pancreas is making insulin?
How do you know if your pancreas is making insulin?
How do you know if your pancreas is making insulin?
C peptide level is based on blood sugar level. C peptide is a sign that your body is producing insulin. A low level (or no C-peptide) indicates that your pancreas is producing little or no insulin.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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How do carbohydrates affect your insulin and glucose levels?
When you eat or drink foods that have carbohydrate also known as carbs your body breaks those carbs down into glucose (a type of sugar), which then raises the level of glucose in your blood.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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How do you know if your pancreas is making insulin?
C peptide level is based on blood sugar level. C peptide is a sign that your body is producing insulin. A low level (or no C-peptide) indicates that your pancreas is producing little or no insulin.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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Can we give insulin once a week for type 1 diabetes?
There are currently no once weekly insulin options availableLast updated on 09 Dec 2024
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At what sugar level is insulin required?
Insulin is required usually above 200 blood sugar levels. However, the doctor decides when to start insulin.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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Can the pancreas start producing insulin again?
Yes, specially in case of early type 2 diabetes.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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