Czy możliwe są następujące poziomy peptydu C przy następujących poziomach

Guideline-aligned answer with reasoning, red flags and references. Clinically reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP.

Posted: 29 April 2026Updated: 29 April 2026 Guideline-Aligned (High Confidence) Clinically Reviewed
Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGPClinical Lead • iatroX

Yes, it is possible to interpret C-peptide levels in relation to insulin and glucose levels during an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT), considering the provided values and HbA1c of 6%.

The given glucose levels (80, 120, 82, and 42 mg/dL) show a pattern with a peak glucose at 120 mg/dL (approximately 6.7 mmol/L) after oral glucose intake, which is below diabetic thresholds but may suggest some degree of glucose regulation impairment since the subsequent glucose level drops to hypoglycemic levels (42 mg/dL, approximately 2.3 mmol/L). The insulin levels (6, 100, 75, and 9 µU/mL) indicate a dynamic insulin secretion response, peaking at 100 µU/mL at the 120 min timepoint, compatible with an active beta-cell response. The C-peptide levels (12, 13, 12, and 6 ng/mL) closely parallel the insulin secretion profile, reflecting endogenous insulin production because C-peptide is co-secreted with insulin in equimolar amounts and has a longer half-life, making it a reliable marker of beta-cell function.

The HbA1c value of 6% (approximately 42 mmol/mol) falls just below the diagnostic threshold for diabetes (6.5%) but within or near the prediabetes range depending on population context, suggesting the patient's average glycemia over the last 2–3 months is mildly elevated but not frankly diabetic ,.

Interpretation of these data suggests preserved beta-cell function with an appropriate insulin and C-peptide response to glucose load; however, the hypoglycemic value at 240 minutes (42 mg/dL) alongside a declining insulin and C-peptide level may reflect reactive hypoglycemia or increased insulin sensitivity. The magnitude and timing of insulin and C-peptide secretion are consistent with a compensatory response to maintain normoglycemia during the OGTT, and the C-peptide levels support that endogenous insulin secretion is intact.

According to NICE guidelines, serum C-peptide measurement can be helpful in ambiguous cases to assess endogenous insulin secretion, especially in revisiting diabetes classification, though it is not routinely used for initial diagnosis . The paired measurement with glucose levels during OGTT adds diagnostic value in understanding beta-cell function and insulin dynamics ,. The HbA1c of 6% reinforces a state of glycemic control that is borderline normal or early impaired glucose regulation ,.

From recent literature, the coordinated interpretation of insulin, C-peptide, and glucose during OGTT provides insight into insulin resistance and beta-cell compensatory capacity. C-peptide’s longer half-life and stability allow for better dynamic assessment than insulin alone . Elevated insulin and C-peptide levels during OGTT suggest compensatory hyperinsulinemia often present in insulin resistance states, while glucose levels indicate whether compensation is adequate . The observation of declining insulin and C-peptide with a late hypoglycemic glucose level may suggest an exaggerated insulin response or altered incretin effect .

In summary, given the data, the C-peptide levels correlate appropriately with insulin secretion and glucose values, indicating preserved pancreatic beta-cell function in a patient with borderline glycemic control (HbA1c of 6%). These dynamic hormone and glucose profiles are consistent with early impaired glucose regulation or prediabetes rather than established diabetes , .

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