Pancreatitis and blood sugar levels

[Guest guest]

As a reminder, I had approximately 95% of my pancreas removed last

year after gallstone pancreatitis. To everyone's amazement, even my

own, I still have some pancreatic function left. I am a diabetic now,

but I still have some islet cells remaining and was able for the most

part to manage with medication and insulin. I HAVE to take Pancrease,

however,or I get horribly ill when I eat. Recently (the last four

months or so)my blood sugar levels have been going crazy. I will

just breathe the air and I have a reading of 300+. I have also had an

increase in steatorrhea and fairly severe stomachaches after eating a

higher in fat meal than usual. Do any of you notice that your blood

sugar levels increase when you are having an attack? I saw my

endocrinologist this morning, and he believes that I am having

continued pancreatitis and that the little bit of pancreas I have

left is just gradually failing. I sort of wish they had taken all of

it out. I have no clue why they didn't. My stomach hurts so bad right

now - my husband is out of town for the week and I have two young

sons who don't stop needing me just because I don't feel well. I know

you all can relate!!!

Thanks for your comments!

(NC)