Recent Content by jules65

Hi I had 'end-stage-Chronic-Calcified-Pancreatitis' ..... which after a rollercoaster ride of 4 years, living more in hospital than out and 6 major operations I have had what was left of my rotten pancreas totally removed and am classed as Brittle Diabetic. Many people have (lesser) forms of...

In terms of dealing with Type 1 diabetes (which is how you have to look at Type 3c, which is what you have due to surgical diabetes) there is a lot of great fabulous information on this forum, you need to work out your personal carb to insulin ratio and that your basal (background) insulin is...

Diamattic - I can assure you with 100% certainty that I have absolutely had the whole of my pancreas removed, I had two partials first and then a total removal, in answer to your statement about functioning normally - no I don't :) I have Brittle Diabetes, and the other function the pancreas...

How long do you think those of us who have had their pancreas surgically removed would last (no insulin, glucagon, amylin, C-peptide etc...) ? The same? less? somehow impossibly longer??? I have often thought about the 'castaway scenario' and decided that if anyone else was with me they would...

Well done :) I ask my students to leave their egos at the door, which seems to be harder for the guys ;) I once "lost myself" for half an hour... if the alignment is correct it is easier than standing on your feet :) However, I couldn't run the way you do, have never had the inclination to run...

I am a yoga teacher and whilst we shouldn't be aiming for records... headstands are my fav... so what was your record Dave?:)

I have had mine taken out, not much fun, it does a lot more than just insulin production and causes a lot more problems without it :(

I would not be able to work full time, but I teach yoga, 5 x 90 minute classes a week, and have a couple of regular one-to-one clients most weeks. I feel like I have the best job in the world. :)

How is a 5.7 a severe hypo?

Low carb whey protein powder, made into a pancake (one scoop powder, tsp. baking powder well mixed, add water, mix, add egg, mix, more water if necessary) pour into hot pan, 3 minutes, flip over, 1 minute - done! I serve with berries & a dollop of cream. or Avocado toastie: I toast 2 slices...

Dear Rod, it is your liver here... I don't need to tell you I behave thoughtlessly at times but its only because I love you :) I constantly worry about you, let's be fair you never used to look after me properly so I had to take matters into my own hands, I don't want your brain to be foggy as I...

How much money do you need, Spiker? :)

I had reflexology this afternoon, no problem, was 7.7 before I drove there and 6.6 driving home :)

"You couldn't have had your pancreas removed or they would've done that for Hayley on Coronation Street"...........!!!!

This happens to me, but I have an excuse - my whole pancreas was surgically removed, so I know I have no glucagon to rely on. I guess that those Type 1's with pancreas still in situ have no way of knowing if the alpha cells are working? Hopefully someone knowledgeable may have an answer for you :)