Measurement of C-peptide levels allows clinicians to differentiate between Type I and Type II diabetes. Of particular interest is its use to indicate the need for progression to insulin therapy in Type II diabetes. It is also used to determine the cause of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) and to monitor the recovery after the removal of an insulin-producing tumor of the pancreas. In addition, a recent study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute linked elevated levels of C-peptide with an increased risk of colorectal cancer in men with diabetes.
"Our new C-peptide test is a substantial product addition to our current diabetic line of tests which help detect the onset of diabetes," said Zackary Irani, CEO. "The introduction of this product to our already existing customer base should not only result in increased sales, but should enhance BIOMERICA's presence in the clinical laboratory diabetes market."
About Biomerica (BULLETIN BOARD: BMRA)
Biomerica, Inc. (http://www.biomerica.com/) is a global medical technology company, based in Newport Beach, CA. The Company's diagnostics division manufactures and markets advanced diagnostic products used at home, in hospitals, and in physicians' offices for the early detection of significant medical conditions and serious diseases.
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