Hello, Newbie here

[Emma&Paul]

Hi all. Hope you're well.

My partner has been pre-diabetic for several years, following in his Mum's footsteps. He's now Stage 2 & has been quite poorly.

I'm sure I'll be the same with my Mum, as our genes are so similar, but Paul's the important 1 atm.

He's a ruddy fussy eater, so any advice on diet would be really appreciated.

Thank you all.

Stay safe & well x

 

[Leadinglights]

Hi Emma welcome to the forum
When you say Stage 2 do you mean he has now gone over the threshold into the diabetic zone? if so then how much will indicate how much work he need to do to bring levels down and keep them there. Some people take a prediabetes diagnosis as a bit of a wake up call to adjust their diet so they don't cross over. Do you know what his HbA1C is now.
If only just in the zone then reducing portions of high carb foods may be sufficient and cutting out things like cakes and biscuits though if you are a cook then low carb or keto ones can be made. The website sugarfreelondoner has some good options.
This link may help with some meal ideas. https://lowcarbfreshwell.co.uk/

 

[Emma&Paul]

Thank you!
Yes, that's exactly what I mean. Prescribed Creon so far for chronic pancreatis, but waiting for GP appt Friday & referral for hospital diabetic clinic.
I don't, but bloods are next week. Levels were 24, down to 17, fluctuating between 14 & 18 whilst in hospital!
He doesn't eat much sweet food, but does love his sugar in tea! Already cutting that down.
I'll have a look at those links. Thanks very much!
Emma & Paul

 

[Leadinglights]

Thank you!
Yes, that's exactly what I mean. Prescribed Creon so far for chronic pancreatis, but waiting for GP appt Friday & referral for hospital diabetic clinic.
I don't, but bloods are next week. Levels were 24, down to 17, fluctuating between 14 & 18 whilst in hospital!
He doesn't eat much sweet food, but does love his sugar in tea! Already cutting that down.
I'll have a look at those links. Thanks very much!
Emma & Paul

If he has problems with his pancreatitis then treatment is not as straightforward and people are often designated as Type 3c. There are quite a few people here who have those issues @eggyg, @Proud to be erratic and @soupdragon come to mind so they may be able to reassure you and help with some suggestions.

 

[Martin DUK]

Hi Emma&Paul,

Welcome to the forum. If you haven't seen it already, please do check out our guide on eating well with diabetes. You can order it or download it from the link below.

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Take care 🙂

 

[soupdragon]

Thank you!
Yes, that's exactly what I mean. Prescribed Creon so far for chronic pancreatis, but waiting for GP appt Friday & referral for hospital diabetic clinic.
I don't, but bloods are next week. Levels were 24, down to 17, fluctuating between 14 & 18 whilst in hospital!
He doesn't eat much sweet food, but does love his sugar in tea! Already cutting that down.
I'll have a look at those links. Thanks very much!
Emma & Paul

Welcome @Emma&Paul
My Type 3c diabetes was caused by one severe episode of acute pancreatitis.

Glad to hear that Paul is already taking Creon. If the pancreatic damage is severe then insulin will be needed so it's good that you're being referred to the hospital diabetes clinic.
In the meantime keeping an eye on carb intake will be useful.

Please ask if you think of any questions we might be able to help with.

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Welcome to the forum @Emma&Paul

Pancreatitis/Creon does sound like type 3c, which isn’t all that well known (even within non-specialist healthcare workers!).

There’s an overview here which may help

What is type 3c diabetes?

You may have heard of the more common types of diabetes like type 1, type 2 and gestational. But there are actually many other types of diabetes that aren't as well known. Type 3c diabetes develops because of the damage to the pancreas, which can happen for a few different reasons. And although...

www.diabetes.org.uk

Hopefully once he is on a proper treatment regime, his levels will gradually begin to come down.