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Diabetes - Adult Type II (Expert Forum)
Sudden onset of diabetes
Answered by
Anita Ramsetty, MD - GeneralEndocrinology, Diabetes Type 1, Diabetes Type 2, Thyroid Disorders, AdrenalInsufficiency, CF-Related Diabetes
Endocrine Care Group
Questions in the Adult Type II Diabetes forum are answered by Dr. Anita Ramsetty. Topics covered include Type 2 Diabetes, blood glucose monitoring, diabetes and heart disease, diabetes and pneumonia, diabetes and pregnancy,
diabetes and vision problems, diabetes and wound healing, diabetic complications, hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, and insulin.
Sudden onset of diabetes
by David53, Nov 20, 2007 04:28PM
Following my sister's hysterectomy 8 weeks ago, she has suddenly developed diabetes, weight loss, poor liver function, high tryglyceride count and is unable to eat properly. Do you think that possibly this could be due to a blockage in pancreatic duct following her operation? She does not drink alcohol and does not have gallstones. We'd be very happy to hear you view as we are very worried. Thanks
Doctor's Answer
by Anita Ramsetty, MD, Nov 21, 2007 11:12PM
, Nov 21, 2007 11:12PM
Hi,
I am not a surgeon(caveat here) but I do not think her pancreatic duct should have been damaged by this surgery, or otherwise affected by the procedure itself. For some people, a severe stress can precipitate underlying glucose problems, so it is possible that your sister had some mild glucose abnormalities before the surgery and this tipped her over. It is also important to ensure she does not have an infection. Her condition sounds like it certainly needs close attention, so in addiiton to following up with her GYN, she should see an Endocrinologist is her area as soon as possible for further testing.
take care.
I am not a surgeon(caveat here) but I do not think her pancreatic duct should have been damaged by this surgery, or otherwise affected by the procedure itself. For some people, a severe stress can precipitate underlying glucose problems, so it is possible that your sister had some mild glucose abnormalities before the surgery and this tipped her over. It is also important to ensure she does not have an infection. Her condition sounds like it certainly needs close attention, so in addiiton to following up with her GYN, she should see an Endocrinologist is her area as soon as possible for further testing.
take care.
