I didn’t start on insulin until 6.5 years after my op. I don’t have lots of hypos. As the years go on, your remaining third will atrophy ( like mine) and won’t provide much, if any insulin. The problem starting on insulin before that occurs, it will splutter some out then none for a few days and is quite difficult to control. I stated on a mixed insulin twice a day, just two units. My hba1c just kept getting higher instead of lower and I was changed to a MDI ( multi daily injections) and learned to count carbs. Obviously my teeny, weeny bit of pancreas had conked out by then! Unfortunately, at the moment the only way to control it is reducing your carbs and exercise. It’s tough being a Type 3c. But it will all work out in the end. I’m coming up to my 15 year anniversary of my operation and all is well (ish)!11.1 and an overnight headache. Chucked out lots of ‘naughty’ carbs last night although I don’t think I actually overdid it yesterday. I did at least do a BG prick before lunch and it was 5.9. Read an article last night about insulin and diabetes after pancreatic surgery and it said that people in that cohort need less injected insulin and often have hypos - is that your experience Type 3Cs? I think I have it in my head that eventually I’ll have to start using insulin so make the most of it now by eating all the sweet things (stupid) but maybe I can keep going with the third of my pancreas I’ve got left and just diet and metformin? I’ve started wearing my Fitbit again as had got very lazy so need to do some more conscientious walking. Have a good day everyone xxx
Surely eating the sweet things will be more ok on insulin as you'll be able to dose appropriately to prevent most high spikes?11.1 and an overnight headache. Chucked out lots of ‘naughty’ carbs last night although I don’t think I actually overdid it yesterday. I did at least do a BG prick before lunch and it was 5.9. Read an article last night about insulin and diabetes after pancreatic surgery and it said that people in that cohort need less injected insulin and often have hypos - is that your experience Type 3Cs? I think I have it in my head that eventually I’ll have to start using insulin so make the most of it now by eating all the sweet things (stupid) but maybe I can keep going with the third of my pancreas I’ve got left and just diet and metformin? I’ve started wearing my Fitbit again as had got very lazy so need to do some more conscientious walking. Have a good day everyone xxx
My varifocals (the first I’ve ever had) are not right. It’s either the position of the different refractive centres which is off or the pupillary distance which is out slightly.Had my eye test. Optician advised for my job I will be better getting varifocals, as correcting the distance vision with single vision glasses messes my close up focus up, and I need to switch between both while working. Which makes complete sense, rather than constantly moving glasses up or down (I don't really need reading glasses otherwise), but does also feel a little odd that I will go straight to those from not wearing glasses! I picked the middle option for quality rather than the best quality option they had for price reasons. I'll see how I get on with them when they arrive...
I hope so too. I went to Vision Express and I have 100 days once I get them to take them back if they aren't rightMy varifocals (the first I’ve ever had) are not right. It’s either the position of the different refractive centres which is off or the pupillary distance which is out slightly.
Unfortunately I took way too long to take them back to the opticians.
I didn’t want to spend a fortune so opted for Asda and they were cheap, very cheap.
I’ll try another pair of varifocal but will go to Vision Express instead next time.
Hope you have a good experience with them and they’re right first time.
I got mine from specsavers and were around £320.00 for two pairs BUT I did have my lenses made thinner 😉 thats the vanity in me I suppose.My varifocals (the first I’ve ever had) are not right. It’s either the position of the different refractive centres which is off or the pupillary distance which is out slightly.
Unfortunately I took way too long to take them back to the opticians.
I didn’t want to spend a fortune so opted for Asda and they were cheap, very cheap.
I’ll try another pair of varifocal but will go to Vision Express instead next time.
Hope you have a good experience with them and they’re right first time.
@42istheanswer reading between the lines is your optician at Specsavers? I think they are the only people I have ever come across who offer 3 different grades of varifocal. I have always gone for the most expensive as the difference IMHO is massive. If you do not feel happy with your glasses when you get them then ISTR Specsavers will change them if you complain within 3 weeks. I could be wrong so do check. What I normally do is get my eyes tested at Specsavers as they have the best equipment and then take the script to ASDA to fill as you get the best quality lenses at half the price.
Actually my consultant who did the op did mention that it was better to start on insulin than live with badly managed diabetes. I had my annual check with the Diabetes team fixed for January and then got an email saying it had been moved to June - seems like rather a long break. I'll get in touch with the diabetic nurse at my surgery who seems very switched on and see what she suggests.Surely eating the sweet things will be more ok on insulin as you'll be able to dose appropriately to prevent most high spikes?
Given you are 3c, I would be inclined to think that you may be better to eat normally and thus allow your team to work out if/when you need insulin based on your BG from eating how you want to continue eating. So not avoiding all treats or trying to use them up. If you only have 1/3 of your pancreas left then I would think that you are probably right you will need insulin, and IMO it wouldn't be a "failure" on your part to need to start giving your pancreas a helping hand on the insulin production. It may even help your remaining pancreas to keep going for longer if it doesn't have to produce all the insulin.
Hello @zippyjojo,Read an article last night about insulin and diabetes after pancreatic surgery and it said that people in that cohort need less injected insulin and often have hypos - is that your experience Type 3Cs?