type 3c

  1. M

    Diagnosed type 2 but not convinced?

    I was diagnosed type 2 in my 50’s but it did not make sense. Lifestyle, diet and exercise, really good throughout my life. No family history. No visceral fat. Tested for type 1 but not type 1. Healthy BMI and weight throughout life. Lost weight for no reason when first diagnosed type 2...
  2. C

    Type 3c, taking insulin, good/bad?

    Hello everyone hope you are well. This is more or less for type 3c who's pancreas have made them diabetic. The title is a question I have been mulling over for a while now, and let me be clear, don't stop taking your insulin, the ability of insulin is not what I'm questioning. Let me explain. On...
  3. K

    Type 1 Help with old habits

    I've been lurking for ages. I've decided to take the bull by the horns! I desperately need help to alter my eating habits! I've been diagnosed T1 for 17 years following surgery on my pancreas. Aside from 3 pregnancies (during which I was perfectly controlled) I have never looked after my...
  4. L

    a book project on type 3c

    Hello, every one!I am a prediabetic one year ago, 5.8 was the last record. haven't have the gut to check my blood sugar level since. My mother is a diabete, not being told what type. I have a full gallbladder of sand and big stones, chronic pancreatitis. I was gestational diabetic 15 years ago...
  5. Claire S

    Total Pancreatectomy - anyone else?

    Hi, I'm Claire, I'm 28, and recently underwent surgery for a total pancreatectomy after finding a large psuedopapillary tumour that took over my pancreas. As part of the surgery they took the gall bladder and part of the duodenum, stomach and bile duct. I'm now a Type 3c diabetic (treat as Type...
  6. Andy Dathyl

    How Long After A Hypo?

    Okay, so I've jumped on my husband's account to ask this, looks like I'm making his first post :angelic: My husband Andy is a type 3c diabetic, he was diagnosed a few months ago. Recently, his BG has been at a more manageable level between 7 and 10, but he's started having more hypos, mostly...
  7. KitSileya

    Whipple surgery and pancreatic cancer - info?

    A close family member has just gotten the diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, and will have the Whipple surgery this week if all goes well. I know that there are people here in T3c that have had that surgery, and I would be grateful if you could share your experiences, and if you have advice for...