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Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency

I have increased slowly since diagnosis, now taking 14 25k with majority of meals, I will alter slightly if I’m eating something with less/more...

Post by: sarahdennis87, Apr 11, 2019 in forum: Type 3c (Pancreatic) Diabetes
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Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency

@The_Petal yes I totally understand. I was on creon 25k, I would take 10 with meals and 5/6 with snacks. But the high dose made me sick, so was...

Post by: sarahdennis87, Feb 16, 2019 in forum: Type 3c (Pancreatic) Diabetes
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Weight loss

Low fat low protein is extremely hard. I’m still new in the EPI diagnosis so I’m still struggling a lot. I just don’t want to have to take 10-20...

Post by: sarahdennis87, Feb 15, 2019 in forum: Weight Loss and Dieting
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Not losing weight. Why? Dehydration?

It seems as thought you’re not eating a lot. It could be that your body is going into ‘starvation mode’ and basically holding on to all the fat...

Post by: sarahdennis87, Feb 15, 2019 in forum: Weight Loss and Dieting
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Type 1 Is this normal?

I would make an appointment with your Dr/GP ASAP and ask them to do a stool sample to test the elastase. It basically tests the function of the...

Post by: sarahdennis87, Feb 15, 2019 in forum: Ask A Question
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Weight loss

So I recently decided that I was going to get my butt into gear and try to lose weight. Long story short, I’ve been signed off work until end of...

Thread by: sarahdennis87, Feb 15, 2019, 5 replies, in forum: Weight Loss and Dieting
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Type 1 Is this normal?

Hi @Alex_B I too have many issues with my stomach. I was told I had IBS 12 years ago. May be too much info, but I haven’t had a normal bowel...

Post by: sarahdennis87, Feb 15, 2019 in forum: Ask A Question
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Trying for number 2

Not too far so definitely worth a try! My diabetes nurse didn’t expect me to get the funding because there is so much criteria to hit. I was very...

Post by: sarahdennis87, Feb 5, 2019 in forum: Pregnancy
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No sex with type 1...?

Speaking from a type 1 female, I feel that diabetes can have an effect on libido. If levels are unstable then sex isn’t on my mind and can go...

Post by: sarahdennis87, Feb 5, 2019 in forum: General Chat
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Trying for number 2

Hi. I’m in Scarborough, North Yorkshire. I know it’s a postcode lottery when it comes to funding.

Post by: sarahdennis87, Feb 5, 2019 in forum: Pregnancy
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Colostrum harvesting

Just don’t force it. You need to remember that prior to baby being born your body wouldn’t normally lactate so you might not get much. As long as...

Post by: sarahdennis87, Feb 4, 2019 in forum: Pregnancy
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Trying for number 2

Hi all So me and hubby are actively trying for number two Our first child was born August 2015, hba1c 7.0-7.4% all the way through and although...

Thread by: sarahdennis87, Feb 3, 2019, 6 replies, in forum: Pregnancy
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Stresssssing out!

Hello I had my baby almost 3.5 years ago. I also would hit the odd high, I was told by my team that as long as you catch them and deal with them...

Post by: sarahdennis87, Feb 3, 2019 in forum: Pregnancy
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Colostrum harvesting

Unfortunately I never managed to as I gave birth at 36+2 by emcs. I was told to start harvesting at 37 weeks as it can bring on labour. I was...

Post by: sarahdennis87, Feb 3, 2019 in forum: Pregnancy
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New omnipod

I’ve been using the omnipod since 2013 and I love it. When my renewal came up last year I stayed on it. In the beginning it’s hard to know what...

Post by: sarahdennis87, Feb 3, 2019 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Diabetic Nurses - Discuss

I’m a bit late in the conversation but just to add my view on DSNs. My DSN is absolutely amazing. She’s younger than me but she’s such a...

Post by: sarahdennis87, Feb 2, 2019 in forum: Diabetes Soapbox - Have Your Say
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Newbie

Thank you. I’ve been using the Libre since April last year and my hba1c has improved dramatically since. From 94 to 51 (December 31st!) just need...

Post by: sarahdennis87, Feb 1, 2019 in forum: Greetings and Introductions
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Newbie

Thank you :-)

Post by: sarahdennis87, Feb 1, 2019 in forum: Greetings and Introductions
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Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency

Thank you. I’m currently not taking creon because it was making me vomit but I am on another enzyme. I’m waiting for a gastro appointment to come...

Post by: sarahdennis87, Jan 31, 2019 in forum: Type 3c (Pancreatic) Diabetes
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Type 1: What are your HbA1c test results?

End of December 2018 I was 51 or 7.0% Down from 94 or 10.8% in April

Post by: sarahdennis87, Jan 31, 2019 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes

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