February 1, 2019
Journal Article

Proinsulin Secretion Is a Persistent Feature of Type 1 Diabetes

Abstract

Abnormally elevated proinsulin secretion has been reported in type 2 and early type 1 diabetes when signi?cant C-peptide is present. We questioned whether individuals with longstanding type 1 diabetes and low or absent C-peptide secretory capacity retained the ability to make proinsulin.

Revised: March 20, 2019 | Published: February 1, 2019

Citation

Sims E.K., H.T. Bahnson, J. Nyalwidhe, L. Haataja, A.K. Davis, C. Speake, and L.A. DiMeglio, et al. 2019. Proinsulin Secretion Is a Persistent Feature of Type 1 Diabetes. Diabetes Care 42, no. 2:258-264. PNNL-SA-140217. doi:10.2337/dc17-2625