C-peptide as a risk factor of coronary artery disease in the general population

Conclusion:
Elevated C-peptide is associated with the incidence of myocardial infarction and coronary artery disease in the general population. It can be an earlier predictor of coronary events than impaired fasting glucose.

Source: Diabetes and Vascular Disease Research - April 7, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Cabrera de Leon, A., Oliva Garcia, J. G., Marcelino Rodriguez, I., Almeida Gonzalez, D., Aleman Sanchez, J. J., Brito Diaz, B., Dominguez Coello, S., Bertomeu Martinez, V., Aguirre Jaime, A., Rodriguez Perez, M. d. C. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research