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I am a diabetic , my c-petide test result (0.02 ). does this mean i am a type 1, and is my pancreas producing a little insulin?
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Indeed...: Yes, indeed this means your likely a person with type 1 diabetes. Your C-peptide is extremely low.
Answered 7/15/2014
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