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C-Peptide Diabetes Prevention

C-peptide is a chemical compound found in the body that is linked with insulin production. A healthy body contains normal levels of C-peptide that match insulin levels. However in either type 1 or type 2 diabetes, these C-peptide levels will be either too low or too high. There are, however, ways to prevent this from occurring and keep a healthy body. Additionally, medical tests are available that measure the blood's level of C-peptide, helping alert you to impending problems.

  1. Type 1 Diabetes

    • Type 1 diabetes will result in abnormally low amounts of C-peptide in the blood. This is because type 1 diabetes inhibits the production of insulin, which is a necessary process for the production of C-peptide. Unfortunately, type 1 diabetes cannot be prevented. It is present from birth and generally thought to be at least partially caused by genetics. It is far more rare an occurrence than type 2 diabetes, however.

    Type 2 Diabetes

    • Type 2 diabetes will result in abnormally high levels of C-peptide in the bloodstream. Being the most common form of diabetes, type 2 can form at any time in your life. Fortunately it is also preventable. A healthy diet and exercise regiment are the best possible preventative measures to take against type 2 diabetes. Obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and even smoking are all seen as risk factors for the onset of type 2 diabetes. Medical studies have shown that avoiding those factors are a great help in avoiding diabetes and that the addition of a regular workout regimen featuring both aerobic and resistance training will significantly decrease your risk of developing high C-peptide levels. As far as diet is concerned, healthier eating will never do any harm to the body and that sentiment holds true where diabetes prevention is concerned as well. Try and stick to a diet that is high in fiber and incorporates several servings of whole grains per day. These dietary items will help maintain and stabilize blood sugar levels and in turn stave off diabetes. Finally, the biggest key to prevention of diabetes is to find the problem before it occurs. It is medically recommended that you begin regular diabetes screenings around the age of 30 to test for blood sugar level imbalances. These tests will assess the level of C-peptide in your blood, which will in turn alert the doctor to a potential onset of diabetes. Knowing about the problem so you can begin fixing it before it becomes out of hand is the best prevention method there is.

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