Understanding Your Body’s Insulin Response
Living with diabetes symptoms or uncertainty about your pancreatic health can be overwhelming. The C-Peptide Response to Glucose 5 Hours Test provides the clarity you need to understand exactly how your body produces and responds to insulin. This comprehensive assessment goes beyond basic glucose testing to give you and your doctor a complete picture of your pancreatic function.
What This Test Reveals About Your Health
The C-Peptide Response to Glucose test measures your body’s insulin production capacity over a 5-hour period after consuming a glucose solution. Unlike single-point tests, this extended assessment tracks how effectively your pancreas responds to glucose challenges, providing valuable information about:
- Your body’s natural insulin production capacity
- Distinction between type 1 and type 2 diabetes
- Pancreatic beta-cell function and reserve
- Insulin resistance severity
- Response to diabetes medications
Who Should Consider This Essential Test?
This comprehensive assessment is particularly important if you experience:
- Unexplained weight changes despite normal eating habits
- Persistent fatigue and low energy levels
- Increased thirst and frequent urination
- Blurred vision or eye health concerns
- Family history of diabetes or pancreatic conditions
- Current diabetes diagnosis requiring treatment adjustment
- Suspected insulin resistance or metabolic syndrome
- Unexplained hypoglycaemic episodes
Why This Test Matters for Your Health Journey
Getting the right diagnosis is the first step toward effective diabetes management. This test provides:
- Precise Diagnosis: Clearly distinguish between type 1 and type 2 diabetes
- Treatment Guidance: Help your doctor choose the most effective medications
- Peace of Mind: Understand exactly what’s happening in your body
- Early Intervention: Detect pancreatic issues before they become severe
- Personalised Care: Receive treatment tailored to your specific insulin production capacity
Understanding Your Test Results
Your results will provide a detailed timeline of how your pancreas responds to glucose over 5 hours. Our medical team will explain what your specific pattern means:
- Normal Response: Gradual increase and appropriate decline in C-peptide levels
- Impaired Response: May indicate early pancreatic dysfunction
- Flat Response: Could suggest type 1 diabetes or severe pancreatic insufficiency
- Exaggerated Response: May indicate insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes
Remember, your results are just one piece of your health puzzle. Your doctor will interpret them alongside your symptoms, medical history, and other test results to create your personalised treatment plan.
Investment in Your Health
| Test Option | Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Price | ZAR 6,000 | – |
| Special Price | ZAR 4,700 | ZAR 1,300 savings |
Consider this: The cost of uncontrolled diabetes can far exceed this one-time investment in accurate diagnosis. Proper treatment guided by precise test results can prevent expensive complications and hospitalisations.
Nationwide Access to Expert Care
We understand that health concerns don’t wait, which is why we offer this essential testing across South Africa. Our state-of-the-art facilities in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria and nationwide ensure you receive the same high-quality care wherever you are.
Take Control of Your Health Today
Don’t let uncertainty about your pancreatic health control your life. This comprehensive 5-hour test provides the answers you and your doctor need to make informed decisions about your diabetes care.
Ready to get the clarity you deserve? Book your C-Peptide Response to Glucose test today and take the first step toward understanding your body’s insulin production. Our caring medical team is here to support you through every step of this important health assessment.
Note: This test requires overnight fasting. Please follow your doctor’s preparation instructions carefully for accurate results.
