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As type 3c is a rare form of diabetes, and as we now have our own sub-forum, I'm curious to know how many of us are accessing the forum! So are you a member of the 3c club?? Sue xx
I must admit I think I should write a 'what is type 3c intro to this sub forum, I will try and get around to it in the next few days! Apologies!
(Unless you fancy having a go @Shar67 ??!)
Sue xxx
Thanks, will read up on thisThank you @Shar67! @eddie1968 , type 3c never occurs in isolation it is always part of a wider group of pancreatic problems that effect both the exocrine and endocrine systems due to the extensive damage (or death to the pancreas). In type 1, the beta cells are damaged/destroyed but in type 3c it is both the beta cells and the alpha cells (liver) that are involved meaning there is no 'safety net' hence the sudden rises and falls in blood sugars for no apparent reason. This is quite a good linkhttp://www.pancreapedia.org/reviews/pancreatogenic-type-3c-diabetes
Hi! Assuming I'm 3c as my insulin dependant diabetes is due to a pancreatectomy at 13....???
Out of curiosity what is Creon regime?? Google didn't help!
Believe me you would know! Three weeks after I developed the exocrine insufficiency, my weight had dropped to less than 6 stone!! Seriously if you only had part of your pancreas removed, its quite likely your remaining pancreas will happily produce the enzymes you need. Don't forget I'm not a doctor so I can't diagnose but I would guess you are a type 2 at the moment. 3C diabetes never happens in isolation, there are always other pancreatic function issues evident. Many people who become diabetic due to chronic pancreatitis or partial pancreatic removal are type 2I only had part of my pancreas (tail)removed so only ended up needing insulin. Was told I may need digestive supplements but was lucky enough I think!
Hiya! I was classed as not type 2 nor type 1, someone here said we are type 1.5, but I have never heard of it before it was mentioned here.... If you search type 1.5 on this forum I am sure we have something set up for us under new classifications.I only had part of my pancreas (tail)removed so only ended up needing insulin. Was told I may need digestive supplements but was lucky enough I think!
Hiya, your situation sounds similar to mine, type 1.5 is relatively new. I am lucky I don't need any Creon right now, but I am told my pancreatic function is diminishing rapidly (probably due to being treated as type 2 incorrectly for too long). As part of your pancreas is working still, they probably won't class you as other than type 2 (weird I know).I guess that I am type 3c since most of my pancreas was removed due to acute pancreatitis caused by gall stones. I take Creon with all meals also. My consultant said I was type 1.5 so I'm confused. I am of course insulin dependant and am fortunate to have an insulin pump which makes life so much easier.