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2018-10-19 07:57:55
Is there any test available to know about the function of the beta cells of pancreas.Or any technic to evaluate number of beta cells in the pancreas.
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No. The closest one can get is by testing for C Peptide levels , fasting and post meal.

Answered2018-10-22 05:52:18

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