Hi everyone , My name is Sue , I have been a T2 diabetic for 7 years now but have just been diagnosed with cronic pancreatitis ,( it has been passed off as IBS for the last 17 or 18 years :shock: ) I take one linagliptin 5mg per day plus creon 2500 with every meal or snack I have however found that my morning blood sugars have risen to between 8.8 and 9.9 .......... does anyone else have this problem
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I have chronic pancreatitis too, I found it difficult to control my diabetes with oral meds.
My consultant out me onto insulin which is slightly better but if you are like me when you have an attack your sugar levels will rise because of the pain and sickness. The creon (I take 6x4000 over a day) is supposed to help with digestion/absorbtion but is not as good as the real thing.
The best thing for me is to eat small meals often, avoid fat like the plague and when necessary inject some extra insulin.
Test and see which foods work for your digestion and sugar levels because unfortunatly what works for me may not work for you.
You don't say if you've seen a diabetic consultant if not it may be worth asking for a refferal as your pancreas will be getting slowly damaged with each attack.
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My consultant out me onto insulin which is slightly better but if you are like me when you have an attack your sugar levels will rise because of the pain and sickness. The creon (I take 6x4000 over a day) is supposed to help with digestion/absorbtion but is not as good as the real thing.
The best thing for me is to eat small meals often, avoid fat like the plague and when necessary inject some extra insulin.
Test and see which foods work for your digestion and sugar levels because unfortunatly what works for me may not work for you.
You don't say if you've seen a diabetic consultant if not it may be worth asking for a refferal as your pancreas will be getting slowly damaged with each attack.
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......... Yes I do see a diabetes nurse , I was only diagnosed with cronic panciatitus in mid September , As for taking the creon someday's just everything I eat give's me awful indigestion and bloating . I'm not sure if ive had the panciatitis for many years now and the diabetes is secondary ? as I only weighed 7/12 stone when I was first diagnosed and my BMI was about 19......... not typical for a diabetic person 
Thanks for your input its been very helpful
Thanks for your input its been very helpfulMorganator
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I had the pancreatitis first then needed surgery to remove part of the pancreas which caused the diabetes. I still get attacks with what is left.
It may still be worth your while asking for a referral to see a Dr who specialises in diabetes as they have greater knowledge than a diabetic nurse.
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It may still be worth your while asking for a referral to see a Dr who specialises in diabetes as they have greater knowledge than a diabetic nurse.
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