I think on Monday if I can get through to surgery and get a call back I should ask if blood tests could be brought forward. Surely it can't be right feeling so weak and cold with dizzy spells. Shake for breakfast, 2 small mouthfuls of meat and a yogurt, that's it. Scan is clear so what's going on?
Hi Squeaky, not diabetic as far as we know, but good thinking,, that could be a reason. You have been more helpful than the doctors, lol, how brilliant is this forum x
Hi Needing friends
Well, of course I have no medical background. However, I understand that a lot of people who have had the Whipple become diabetic. My husband became type 2 diabetic before PC was diagnosed but that seemed to go after the Whipple. However, in due course some time after the Whipple the diabetes returned and he became insulin dependant. I'd speak to the GP urgently tomorrow because the dizziness may well be due to high sugar levels.
Squeaky
Hi Needing Friends
You've been given some excellent thoughts from others which seems to have lightend you a little. May I ask a question? Is he going to pee a LOT MORE - specially at night. This can sometimes be a sign of oncoming Diabetes. Only a thought
Geoff.
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Thanks everyone, we will look into this diabetic malarky. Wouldn't say he is peeing a lot in the night, but as he 8s restless and wakes 9ften he does make the odd trip. If he was eating a lot of sweet stuff or even a normal diet I won't be at all surprised, but he eats so little, we shall see and I will let you know, all our heads together are so mu H better than one x
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