The clinical relevance of fasting serum insulin levels in obese subjects

Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa, Vol 9, No 2 (2004)

The clinical relevance of fasting serum insulin levels in obese subjects

N J Crowther

Abstract

In the past, the clinical relevance of serum insulin concentration has been minimal. Assessment of residual islet beta cell function in diabetics relies on the measurement of C-peptide rather than insulin.

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