EPISODE · Jul 31, 2025 · 23 MIN
15: C-Peptide - What type of type 1 diabetes do you have?
from The Glucose Never Lies® Podcast · host John Pemberton
Suggest guests or get in contact Hosted by diabetes dietitian John Pemberton, this show blends science and real-life experience to make managing type 1 diabetes easier, clearer, and more human. Smart insights, practical tips, and honest conversations await. It's all about C-Peptide and what it means for people living with T1D! 🕒 [00:09] Think all T1D is the same? Think again. 🕒 [02:14] Some people really do have it harder — and “brittle diabetes” might be real. 🕒 [04:37] Enter C-peptide: a marker of how much insulin your body still makes. 🕒 [06:10] Know your number: • High: >200 pmol/L • Intermediate: 30–200 • Low: <30 🕒 [09:11] Diagnosed young? You likely have lower C-peptide. John, diagnosed at 27, still has 220 after 10 years. 🕒 [10:20] High C-peptide = better time-in-range, fewer hypos, fewer complications. 🕒 [13:10] Why? More portal insulin + less glucagon = smoother control. 🕒 [14:01] Use your C-peptide to prioritise tech and tailor therapy (GLP-1s, HCL systems, nutrition). 🕒 [17:55] Most of all—be kind to yourself. It’s not weakness. It’s biology. Key resources Episode 14: Insulin Resistance and T1DC-Peptide full article – click here Support GNL: https://buy.stripe.com/9B63cx4UO3KEdKC0Sp7Re00The Glucose Never Lies® is a registered trademark of The GNL Ltd. Company No. 16733595. UK VAT No. GB 516 3272 08.DisclaimerThis podcast is for education and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice and is not a substitute for individualised care.The Glucose Never Lies® is independent by designWe do not accept sponsorships and advertising. We operate via education grants and donations from listeners who value independence. So, consider:Buying the GNL a Coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jspfree2EnquiriesCollaboration: John Pemberton — [email protected]: Anjanee Kohli — [email protected] The Glucose Never Lies®Website: https://theglucoseneverlies.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglucoseneverliesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theglucoseneverliesLinkedIn: John Pemberton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-pemberton-587104361/X: https://twitter.com/GlucoseNLiesDisclaimer This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.© The Glucose Never Lies Ltd. All rights reserved.
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Suggest guests or get in contact Hosted by diabetes dietitian John Pemberton, this show blends science and real-life experience to make managing type 1 diabetes easier, clearer, and more human. Smart insights, practical tips, and honest conversations await. It's all about C-Peptide and what it means for people living with T1D! 🕒 [00:09] Think all T1D is the same? Think again. 🕒 [02:14] Some people really do have it harder — and “brittle diabetes” might...
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