How frustrating - yes, I think a chat with the surgeon would be in order. A few of my own thoughts:
- Sorry if you've mentioned this in a previous post, but do you inject, or are you on a pump? If you inject, have you thought about a pump? As I understand it, one advantage is the ability to turn off the insulin supply if need be - perhaps useful if you're prone to hypos as a result of the digestion issues?
-> I inject (Levemir and Novorapid). I believe they're quite strict on giving pumps only to T1s, but I can ask.
- Have a look at this -
https://draxe.com/digestive-enzymes - this is a great website generally, and there's lots of other great info elsewhere on the site - but perhaps the suggestion re digestive enzymes is something to discuss with doctor/dietician?
-> Thanks, it is a good site, but my pancreas is already dead/dying so I take Creon (synthetic enzymes) anyway.
- When you have delayed gastric emptying, does this also slow down the absorption of any glucose you take (i.e. Lucozade etc) to treat the hypo?
-> Yes, to an extent, that's why I've been given glucogel: if necessary I can rub it into the inside of my cheeks. It hasn't been so bad since using the Libre: I've been able to head off the worst hypos.
- Do you notice that some foods are more likely to lead to digestion problems than others?
-> Again, sometimes. I can't eat kale, asparagus and rocket (or anything spicy). I can understand kale and asparagus because they're both fibrous. However, I've not understood any other patterns, although I wasn't looking for high fibre meals, just specific food items.
- Have you thought of adding a couple of plant based protein shakes to your diet - extra calories without too much fat and fibre (depending on the brand) - maybe another issue to discuss with daughter/dietician?
-> Good idea: I'm prescribed supplements (Fortisip and Scandishake), but I tend to avoid them unless I'm eating very little because they spike my BG so much.
Glad you bought the turmeric tea - I suppose it is an acquired taste, though I quite like it myself!
-> The issue may be that I don't normally drink any form of tea.
Thanks Odin004
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