Question

which of the following test is used to monitor type 2 diabetes patients who are secretly taking extra insulin? a) fasting glucose b) glycosolated hemoglobin c) glucose tolerance test d) c - peptide

Explanation:

C - peptide is co - secreted with insulin in equimolar amounts from pancreatic beta - cells. When patients secretly take extra insulin, endogenous insulin production can be suppressed. Measuring C - peptide levels can help distinguish between endogenous and exogenous insulin sources. Fasting glucose, glycosylated hemoglobin, and glucose tolerance test do not specifically target this situation of extra exogenous insulin intake.

Answer:

d) C - peptide