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- Type of diabetes
- Type 1
- Treatment type
- Pump
Hi, some of you may remember my posts back in January where literally overnight my insulin requirements more than halved and I was hospitalised with severe hypos and gastro problems.
After 5 months, over 2 stone lost without trying, continued gastro issues I finally have some answers (I hope!)
My Gastro doctor (who I already see for Gastroparesis) ran lots of tests. One of these was faecal elastase which has come back low. So now looking at possible Pancreatic Insufficiency. Makes sense as to why I can't tolerate any fat, losing weight etc
Wondering if this could also cause malabsorption of carbohydrates, hence the need for less insulin?
I also found out I have a rectal prolapse so lots going on but hoping I can get answers and start to feel a bit better.
It has been a long 5 months, during which I also became reactive to the Libre, leaving weeping sores so had to give my poor skin a break.
Wishing you all a happy and healthy summer... When the rain stops anyway
Diane
After 5 months, over 2 stone lost without trying, continued gastro issues I finally have some answers (I hope!)
My Gastro doctor (who I already see for Gastroparesis) ran lots of tests. One of these was faecal elastase which has come back low. So now looking at possible Pancreatic Insufficiency. Makes sense as to why I can't tolerate any fat, losing weight etc
Wondering if this could also cause malabsorption of carbohydrates, hence the need for less insulin?
I also found out I have a rectal prolapse so lots going on but hoping I can get answers and start to feel a bit better.
It has been a long 5 months, during which I also became reactive to the Libre, leaving weeping sores so had to give my poor skin a break.
Wishing you all a happy and healthy summer... When the rain stops anyway
Diane