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Proinsulin in serum

 
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The reference values (norm) of proinsulin concentration in the blood serum in adults are 2-2.6 pmol / l.

One of the reasons for the development of diabetes mellitus may be a violation of the secretion of insulin from beta cells to the blood. For the diagnosis of impaired secretion of insulin in the blood, the definition of proinsulin and C-peptide is used. Change in the concentrations of proinsulin for various forms of diabetes mellitus.

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