Insulin production may persist decades after onset of type 1 diabetes

[Northerner]

Decades after the onset of type 1 diabetes, C-peptide production persists and beta-cell functioning appears to be preserved in some patients years after apparent loss of pancreatic function, according to data collected using an ultrasensitive assay. Results are published in the March issue of Diabetes Care.

The ultrasensitive assay found that 10% of patients with type 1 diabetes duration of 3 to 4 decades still produced C-peptide.

http://www.endocrinetoday.com/view.aspx?rid=95340

 

[trophywench]

Just confirms what the Joslin medallists' C-pep results told em a while ago - surprised they had to do it again really!

 

[Robster65]

I hope they find out what the criteria are for continued production.

Rob