Stimulated UCPCR Levels Are Lower in People With Type 1 Diabetes Than in Other Diabetes Types in Sub-Saharan Africa: Results From a Preliminary Cross-Sectional Study
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DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.866107
Abstract: Background The clinical utility of Urinary C-Peptide to Creatinine Ratio (UCPCR) is well understood in people with different types of diabetes in Caucasian populations, but studies are lacking in African populations. We, therefore, aimed to… read more here.
Keywords: peptide creatinine; urinary peptide; type diabetes; stimulated ucpcr ... See more keywords
Urinary C-Peptide to Creatinine Ratio (UCPCR) as Indicator for Metabolic Risk in Apparently Healthy Adults—A BioPersMed Cohort Study
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DOI: 10.3390/nu15092073
Abstract: Background: C-peptide is produced in equimolar amounts with insulin from pancreatic beta cells, and thus is a fundamental biomarker for beta cell function. A non-invasive urinary C-peptide-to-creatinine ratio (UCPCR) has attracted attention as a biomarker… read more here.
Keywords: peptide creatinine; urinary peptide; creatinine ratio; risk ... See more keywords