"Well then it looks like your pancreas is still producing those 2 hormones and it is islet cell destruction that is the main trouble, just like most of us. I know many Diabetics that have their Amyl and Lipase decrease over time. Mine are totally…"
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Chinese Food Disaster
Started this discussion. Last reply by Janet Ballone Apr 18, 2010. 15 Replies 0 Likes
Diabetes resulting from Pancreatitis
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laugesen replied to Janet Ballone's discussion 'Diabetes resulting from Pancreatitis'"No, my amylase is fine (44, within the reference range of 27-110). My lipase is low (4 with a reference range of 13-80). However, my Lipase was 17 in 2009. I had an insulin test a few years ago and it was fine as well. So, all the more perplexing…"
Janet Ballone replied to MeganB's discussion 'Help! Bloody canulas and high bg!' in the group OmniPod Users"That happens to me sometimes but it doesn't affect the insulin delivery. Have you tried your leg or back of your upper arm?"
laugesen replied to Janet Ballone's discussion 'Diabetes resulting from Pancreatitis'"My story is somewhat a strange one. Just over 6 years ago I was diagnosed with Auto-Immune Pancreatitis (AIP). For those of you unfamiliar with this, it is a relatively rare auto-immune condition where ones own body attacks the pancreas. After…"
Janet Ballone replied to Michele Horn's discussion 'what else can i use to secure pod besides tagaderm??' in the group OmniPod Users"I just wear tight underwear or pantyhose and never had a problem."
Janet Ballone replied to vdubin71's discussion 'First 3 weeks on the OmniPod - Thank You' in the group OmniPod Users"Congratulations!!! I couldn't even imagine giving myself shots again, that's all in the past!! Love my OmniPod."
Janet Ballone replied to vdubin71's discussion 'First 3 weeks on the OmniPod - Thank You' in the group OmniPod Users"Have you tried using your food library built in the PDM? It's a great source of fat and carbs in just about every food you could think of. I've been on the pod since 2007 and I love it. Good luck."
Janet Ballone replied to Annie's discussion 'Preparing for my Omnipod?' in the group OmniPod Users"You're welcome Annie... there's a lot of help out there and please don't ever feel alone. Our doctors and Insulet are paid for assisting us with education and problems. Many hospitals have Diabetes Units with educational services that…"
Janet Ballone replied to Annie's discussion 'Preparing for my Omnipod?' in the group OmniPod Users"I was so excited to start on the OmniPod System. Just the thought of no more shots in my belly for 3 whole days and the catheter insertion is painless.... just a little pinch and aside from the insulin features there's also a food library…"
Janet Ballone replied to Annie's discussion 'Preparing for my Omnipod?' in the group OmniPod Users"Hi Annie, I've been on the OmniPod since 2007 and I LOVE MY PODS. lol It's a little bit of a learning curve just like anything else but if anything goes wrong just call the number on the back of your PGM 24/7 and they'll talk you…"
Janet Ballone posted a discussionScience Translational Medicine
http://artificialpancreas.org/Please read this site... very interesting and got me a bit excited.See More
Janet Ballone replied to Will D's discussion 'First time for everything! "Gusher!" and the craziness to follow' in the group OmniPod Users"Awwww.... so sorry to hear all of that. I had those gushers a few times in the 4 years I've been on the pod. Sometimes the catheter creates suction when you take it off and it bleeds like crazy. I just had to apply pressure for a few minutes…"
Janet Ballone replied to Emily Coles's discussion 'Diabetes "Coming Out" Stories'"Love your Mike and God Bless!!"
Janet Ballone replied to Emily Coles's discussion 'Diabetes "Coming Out" Stories'"I developed pancreatitis in 2006 at 57 years old which left me with 10% of my pancreas that my own body devoured. Needless to say I've been a Type 1 diabetic ever since. It's a never ending struggle to balance my BG numbers... nothing can…"
Janet Ballone commented on Mathew's group 'OmniPod Users'"And that's great if it works for you. I lift a lot of heavy boxes at my job and I climb up and down a small ladder so I really have to be careful. :-)"
Janet Ballone commented on Mathew's group 'OmniPod Users'"Good question... I always knock it off my legs so I can't wear it there any more. I wear it just below my waistline on either side of my belly. I've been trying different sites for 5 years and the belly works best."
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- October 1, 2006
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- At 1:56pm on August 2, 2011,
Linda Gauvin-Miller said… 
Take care and keep in touch!
- At 12:41pm on July 29, 2011, Linda Gauvin-Miller said…
- Greetings, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY Janet.....
Best Wishes on your Special Day....and on the next 364 days!
How's it all going? Do you have any questions or comments?
- At 11:48am on July 29, 2011,
catlover said… - Hi Janet- HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!! Hope you have a GR8 Day !!!! Hope all is well with you.
- At 6:34am on July 29, 2011,
brokenpole said… - Happy Birthday, Janet!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.
- At 6:01am on July 29, 2011,
SEAGATOR said… - Happy,Happy Birthday,Janet. I wish for you a mos5t wonderful day. ENJOY!!!
- At 9:46am on January 16, 2011,
Jonah said…
- Hi Janet, do you still have pancreatitis?
I developed really painful stomach aches around age 10. Was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in DKA at 17 (one month before you- Sept 1, 2006). Gallbladder removed at 20 showing scarring and long term disease. At 21, a year later, had acute pancreatitis- terrible pain!- had surgery to remove multiple stones in the pancreas and common bile duct- recovered pretty well.
But now it's been ten months since I had pancreatitis and it still hurts to eat (and drink!) and I've been vomiting and so forth. Much less pain than before but I'm afraid for long term, and I'm underweight- started losing in 2008 and it's been up and down but mostly down. I'm seeing a GI doc in two weeks and I'm not sure what to tell him or what to expect.
I'm wondering if my diabetes and gall stone issues are at all connected, but I don't know. The digestive problems (I never can tell if/when my food will digest which makes it hard to bolus) definitely add to my diabetes problems, but I wonder if they could have triggered the diabetes or something.
Anyways, do you still have pancreatitis related problems other than diabetes? I am wondering about pancreatic insufficiency, delayed digestion, pain, etc.
- At 4:55pm on July 29, 2010, catlover said…
- Hi Janet- HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!!!!! Hope it is a good one.
- At 10:23am on July 29, 2010, Doris D said…
- At 5:20am on July 29, 2010,
Marie B said… - hi Janet, Happy Birthday! I don't know if you enjoy the State Fair, but I'm pretty active there with the quilting exhibit in the Richards Building. I'll be there Aug 9, 11, 12, and 13 from 10-2, so if you happen to be there, ask for me, or just look around for the gal with the insulin pump clipped to her shorts!
- At 9:59am on May 30, 2010,
Jon said… - well that is an excellent philosophy to live by. :) I believe highly in that as well.
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