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Hello,
My partner recently had pancreatitis and while he was being diagnosed, it was found that his blood sugar levels were around 20 and his insulin was low. Now that the pancreas has healed and everything seems to be fine, his insulin is still low and blood sugar is spiking to 12-16 during an average day. He's seen endocrinologist, gastroenterologist and even oncologist, but noone can give an insight in what is happening and is causing the insulin deficiency.
The endocrinologist said the he DOES NOT have type 1 or 2 diabetes and prescribied insulin. They also explained how carbs affect sugar levels and how he should plan his diet. We have been sticking to it very strictly, barely using any carbohydrates and sugars, but still, after each meal he gets blood sugar spikes from 6-7 to 12-18.
We have searched online, but there is a lack of info on insulin deficiency. At this point it seems like he will have to use insulin for the rest of his life, but I still hope it might be something treatable.
If anyone has an idea on how to proceed, please share your thougts. Any help will be appreciated.
My partner recently had pancreatitis and while he was being diagnosed, it was found that his blood sugar levels were around 20 and his insulin was low. Now that the pancreas has healed and everything seems to be fine, his insulin is still low and blood sugar is spiking to 12-16 during an average day. He's seen endocrinologist, gastroenterologist and even oncologist, but noone can give an insight in what is happening and is causing the insulin deficiency.
The endocrinologist said the he DOES NOT have type 1 or 2 diabetes and prescribied insulin. They also explained how carbs affect sugar levels and how he should plan his diet. We have been sticking to it very strictly, barely using any carbohydrates and sugars, but still, after each meal he gets blood sugar spikes from 6-7 to 12-18.
We have searched online, but there is a lack of info on insulin deficiency. At this point it seems like he will have to use insulin for the rest of his life, but I still hope it might be something treatable.
If anyone has an idea on how to proceed, please share your thougts. Any help will be appreciated.