Recent Content by AmberRenee78

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    Diabetes and Stress

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    Possible type 3c... Frustrated and seeking advice

    I'm located in Tennessee in the US. And in my search for a recommended endocrinologist, I've been told that we are a bit deficient in the number of doctors who specialize in the field. There is an office nearby that labels itself the university diabetes and endocrinology center, but I've been...
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    Possible type 3c... Frustrated and seeking advice

    Thank you! Yes, I take Creon and have terrible issues without it. And I've just been used to the low fat, low carb, diabetic friendly diet for so long... It's obvious things need to change so I'm glad for the encouragement to take that next step. My doctor has this idea that insulin is a last...
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    Possible type 3c... Frustrated and seeking advice

    Thank you! You are correct sussing out that EPI was for Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency. And I too felt that my GP was getting beyond his knowledge, but it has just been so frustrating. I will go back to my gastroenterologist who diagnosed the EPI and try to get a referral to an...
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    Possible type 3c... Frustrated and seeking advice

    I have only heard of type 3c by reading the posts on this website and was stunned when I realized this might be me too. Any feedback on where to find good info and how best to deal with it would be most appreciated. I was diagnosed with EPI a few months ago at age 40. Was diagnosed with type...