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Pancreatic Cancer | Last Active: Apr 26, 2023 | Replies (47)Comment receiving replies
I am so glad to hear that your husband is doing very well after Whipple!! Your treatment plan is exactly the same as mine. I hope my recovery will be just as good as your husband's. Thank you for sending me positive vibes.
I was told I was pre-diabetic and prescribed Glipizide 2.5 mg. I tried this drug, but I could not tolerate it, and stop taking it. I am planning to eat well and exercise a lot to control my rather high glucose level. My A1C is 7.1. Has anyone used OTC natural herb complex and seen improvement?
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Could I ask the Whipple surgery patients their ages & if they were in great health prior to surgery because I am so concerned about my husband's age & fragile condition from prior complications from ERCP's , twice sepsis , necrotizing pancreatitis, pneumonia etc...
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I am a retired endocrinologist (specialist in diabetes). I suggest asking your oncologist if there are any possible side effects of a supplement. If not, you can try and check a blood sugar before and after a meal and see if it does anything. You likely have diabetes with an A1C of 7.1%. Over 6.5% is in the diabetes range. Fasting glucose over 126 on two occasions makes the diagnosis of diabetes. For diabetes, A1C of 7.1% is good and if it stays in that range. In that range you might have problems with low blood sugar with diabetes medications. You can visit the American Diabetes Association website for more info. If there is a certified diabetes educator available to you, also a good resource. The American Diabetes Association website has information about ADA accredited diabetes education programs.