13C glucose breath test for the diagnosis of diabetic indications and monitoring glycemic control

摘要

Use of <13>C glucose in an analytical assay to monitor glucose metabolism by measurement of labeled exhaled CO2 is provided. A breath test and kit for performing the breath test are described for the diagnosis of diabetic indications and monitoring of glycemic control. The breath test utilizes the measurement of expired <13>C-labeled CO2 following the ingestion of a <13>C-enriched glucose source.