Hello, I am a 32 yr. Type 1 diabetic. I was wondering that since my pancreas has not produced insulin in all these years, is it still possible for me to develop pancreatitis? I have been having absolutely no luck controlling my glucose levels for 2 weeks. I wear an insulin pump and it seems like it isn t even working. I have abdominal pain, been feverish, sick to stomach and pretty much just feel terrible. I know I should go to hospital but I also know that they will keep me and I have been trying to avoid that. However, I also know that I cannot let this go on any longer. Any advice would be appreciated. After all these years, this is the first time that I have even thought that I need hospitalization. Just need to know if pancreatitis is a possibility. Thank you! Never mind, seems you have to pay and I don t have it. Thanks anyway for nothing.
Hello, Please try to understand Pancreatitis can be the result and cause of diabetes. The symptoms which you are describing are also seen in pancreatitis. So, please visit the Emergency room to get investigated as ultrasound abdomen and lab tests, do not delay. In the meantime, try to maintain your sugar level below 140 mg % and avoid fatty foods to reduce pancreatitis pain. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.