Pancreatitus and diabetes related?!
Question: My wife has type 2 diabetes and today she was told that she has pancreatitus. Whereas the normal is about around 100-115 the level of hers was 851. I need to know, does this mean that she would have to use insulin? She is going to see her doctor on Monday, but I want to know if anyone else has had this problem? What did they diagnose, and if not, who can give advice on what to do to get the levels down for the inflamation?
Answers: My wife has type 2 diabetes and today she was told that she has pancreatitus. Whereas the normal is about around 100-115 the level of hers was 851. I need to know, does this mean that she would have to use insulin? She is going to see her doctor on Monday, but I want to know if anyone else has had this problem? What did they diagnose, and if not, who can give advice on what to do to get the levels down for the inflamation?
Pancreatitis can be caused by gallstones, alcohol overuse, or infection. It is basically inflammation of the pancreas, which is the organ that makes insulin. Her blood sugars are high, because her pancreas is not producing any insulin, and possibly because she has some infection or illness going on in her body, which also causes an increase in blood sugars. It is diagnosed with a blood test, and sometimes the docs will do an ultasound of the belly, or a CT scan. When a patient is hospitalized with this, they are strict nothing by mouth for several days, to let the pancreas rest. Then person will get hydration through an IV, but no food. Of course she will need insulin to control the blood sugars for now. It is possible that once the pancreatitis is gone, she will not need the insulin anymore. It is different for every person though, and it just depends on what has caused her pancreatitis.
Found this
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles...
about a diabetes drug with possible links to pancreatitus
851 is a extremely high level of blood sugar , you should immediately contact the doctor.
Yes pancreatitis and diabetes can be related like in your wifes case.
Pancreatitis is a painful inflammation of the pancreas which produce insulin and digestive enzymes. It is caused by trauma, viruses, gallstones or too much alcohol. Symptoms can include severe pain, fever, nausea and vomiting. Treatment involves removing gastric secretions and use of antacids to lower stomach acid which can stimulate the pancreas. Painkillers and avoiding food can also help. Damage to the pancreas can result in reduced insulin production which in turn can lead to diabetes. Chronic pancreatitis can increase the risk of pancreatic cancer. Chronic pancreatitis can be controlled by reducing fat in the diet, taking pancreatic enzyme tablets and avoiding alcohol.
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I had pancreatitis 17 years ago, it is very painful. I was just diagnosed 6 months ago with type 2 diabetes. I educated myself on pancreatitis and in most cases the patient will end up with diabetes mellitis or type 2 diabetes. My doctor and I had a long conversation about this, he blamed it on my weight gain, but I challenged him and he ended up agreeing with me. I ended up visiting Mayo Clinic and was put on a strict diet, no red meat, not fatty foods or your wife will endure alot of pain. Once the pancreas settles down, it took mine about a year total, I even took pancrease, a pill that shuts down your pancreas and the pill takes over. My weight loss was very scary, I got down to 98 pounds, if they could see me now. I am now at 168, healthy but still need to lose more. Good luck to your wife, stress also plays a big role in how soon she gets well.