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Hi Sage, I too am type 3c after suffering severe acute necrotising pancreatitis in 2018. I'm also on Creon with every meal, but have problems getting hold of it, so have reduced my tablets to eight per meal, down from 10, and 5 tablets per snack. Apparently there is a shortage of pancreatin in...

I was originally on Creon 25000 in 2018, but had major problem with my stomach on it so was changed by hospital to Nutrizim 22 (22000 units per tablet) at 12 tablets per meal (4xday) and 6 tablets with snacks, and I have been on that ever since. In January this year my local chemists couldn't...

Have you ever been offered a place on an Expert Patient Programme for diabetes? I sat on one many years ago and it was very informative, and usually run by a few NHS diabetic nurses who are great at answering all your questions, and putting your mind at ease. The courses are over five or six...

I suffered from Acute Severe Necrotising Pancreatitis in 2018 (almost killed me). I was put onto Creon, but had a few problems with digestion on them. I have now been on NUTRAZIM 22. It is not as strong, so need more capsules each meal/snack. Loose stools can be brought on by not taking enough...

I used turmeric regularly in cooking, and have for years to help with pain. I also use Ceylon Cinnamon 2000mg tablets as that is reported to aid with hypos. 3 months on and only the occasional hypo.

I would also look elsewhere. I have spinal damage from a RTC (Road crash) in 1987 and now in a wheelchair, and often get loss of feeling and tingling sensations in my arms and hands, but I do know that it's down to spinal nerve entrapments. sometimes I can move my spine and it clears up, but not...

Hi, I suffered from necrotising acute pancreatitis 4 years ago, and after a long period in hospital was released with Creon. I still have acute pancreatitis, but couldn't cope with Creon, so was changed to Nutrizim 22. As it is a lower amount of pancreatin I need to take more tablets, but at...

Hi Grandadfatboy, I find drinking more water helps lower BG levels, but may also be worth talking to your diabetic nurse as they might change your insulin to a different type. I'm also on lots of unavoidable medication for several health issues, including ones for my pancreas so regularly speak...