Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
Home
Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New profile posts
Latest activity
Members
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
Log in
Register
Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Install the app
Install
Reply to Thread
Guest, we'd love to know what you think about the forum! Take the
Diabetes Forum Survey 2024 »
Home
Forums
Diabetes Discussion
Type 3c (Pancreatic) Diabetes
Difference in treatment
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Message
<blockquote data-quote="Starburst02" data-source="post: 1924542" data-attributes="member: 364746"><p>Kiggy, I had Whipple surgery 16 year ago, and was diagnosed diabetic about 1-1/2 year after surgery. The doctors here treated me as Type 2 diabetic initially and prescribed oral meds, which caused frequent very low blood sugars for me. I came off them, and was able to control my diabetes with low fat relatively low carb diet and exercise up until two years ago, when it was found I needed insulin therapy to keep my blood sugar close to normal. Something about the pancreas I had left after surgery "wearing out". I am now classified as Type 1 diabetic, although I am a Type 3C. The doctors software in the USA apparently does not have a classification for Type 3C although most I have seen now are familiar with it. That does not mean they have a standard protocol for treating it, or I would have likely been given insulin therapy much earlier. I tried very hard to delay insulin though for lots of reasons.</p><p> </p><p>I also take Creon with food. If you are still losing weight with Creon, perhaps you are not taking enough with your meals and snacks?? I found I need a Creon 12000 for every 10 grams fat in a meal or snack. If you are not taking enough, it should be showing up with some of the unpleasant side affects - excessive gas, loose floating smelly stools, and of course weight lose. I found food after Whipple is trial and error, finding what you can tolerate. I found the Mediterranean diet worked best for me - lots of fresh vegetables, moderate fruit consumption, seafood and poultry. I eat more protein than ordinary on that diet plan, but it works to help keep my blood sugar under better control. </p><p></p><p>If your blood sugar is staying in the high range, it can cause excessive weight loss. I have never tried going extremely low or no carb. With insulin therapy and Type 3C, it is my understanding it could be quite dangerous. I do avoid certain kinds of carbs - mainly starches. </p><p></p><p>I lost weight after surgery, but was able to regain and maintain my weight after getting my blood sugar under control at diagnosis. Insulin therapy for me has caused weight gain. Something I did not want, but it is better than having side affects of high blood sugar. The info. i have shared is what worked and is working for me, and your experience may be totally different. I hope you can find something that works for you to help with your weight loss.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Starburst02, post: 1924542, member: 364746"] Kiggy, I had Whipple surgery 16 year ago, and was diagnosed diabetic about 1-1/2 year after surgery. The doctors here treated me as Type 2 diabetic initially and prescribed oral meds, which caused frequent very low blood sugars for me. I came off them, and was able to control my diabetes with low fat relatively low carb diet and exercise up until two years ago, when it was found I needed insulin therapy to keep my blood sugar close to normal. Something about the pancreas I had left after surgery "wearing out". I am now classified as Type 1 diabetic, although I am a Type 3C. The doctors software in the USA apparently does not have a classification for Type 3C although most I have seen now are familiar with it. That does not mean they have a standard protocol for treating it, or I would have likely been given insulin therapy much earlier. I tried very hard to delay insulin though for lots of reasons. I also take Creon with food. If you are still losing weight with Creon, perhaps you are not taking enough with your meals and snacks?? I found I need a Creon 12000 for every 10 grams fat in a meal or snack. If you are not taking enough, it should be showing up with some of the unpleasant side affects - excessive gas, loose floating smelly stools, and of course weight lose. I found food after Whipple is trial and error, finding what you can tolerate. I found the Mediterranean diet worked best for me - lots of fresh vegetables, moderate fruit consumption, seafood and poultry. I eat more protein than ordinary on that diet plan, but it works to help keep my blood sugar under better control. If your blood sugar is staying in the high range, it can cause excessive weight loss. I have never tried going extremely low or no carb. With insulin therapy and Type 3C, it is my understanding it could be quite dangerous. I do avoid certain kinds of carbs - mainly starches. I lost weight after surgery, but was able to regain and maintain my weight after getting my blood sugar under control at diagnosis. Insulin therapy for me has caused weight gain. Something I did not want, but it is better than having side affects of high blood sugar. The info. i have shared is what worked and is working for me, and your experience may be totally different. I hope you can find something that works for you to help with your weight loss. [/QUOTE]
Verification
Post Reply
Home
Forums
Diabetes Discussion
Type 3c (Pancreatic) Diabetes
Difference in treatment
Top
Bottom
Find support, ask questions and share your experiences. Ad free.
Join the community »
This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn More.…