Type 3c diabetes develops when there is damage in the pancreas that automatically affects its ability to produce insulin. Certain conditions such as chronic pancreatitis and cystic fibrosis can result in damage to the pancreas thereby causing diabetes.
How Common is Type 3c Diabetes?
Based on research, type 3 diabetes is observed to be present in 1% to 9% of all diabetes cases. This range is wide because Type 3c is not common and in many cases, people with the condition are misdiagnosed with Type 2 diabetes.
What are the Signs and Symptoms of Type 3c Diabetes?
• Frequent urination
• Blurred vision
• Unexplained weight loss
• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhea/constipation
What are Some Causes of Type 3c Diabetes?
Chronic Pancreatitis: Chronic pancreatitis is long-term inflammation of the pancreas. When this inflammation becomes constant, it can result in scarring of the pancreas tissues, thereby causing it not to produce enzymes and hormones.
Pancreatic Cancer: Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma proves the strong link between pancreatic cancer and diabetes. Also, research shows that diabetes is present in about 50% of people diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The tumors that develop in pancreatic cancer have the potential to damage the pancreas and cause diabetes.
Cystic Fibrosis: Cystic fibrosis is a genetic condition that causes the build-up of sticky, thick mucus in organs like the lungs and pancreas. The mucus that builds up can scar and damage the pancreas, ultimately resulting in the prevention of sufficient insulin production which leads to type 3c diabetes.
Pancreatic Surgery: This is referred to as pancreatectomy. It involves the surgical removal of parts of the pancreas. Most people require pancreatectomy for several reasons, like pancreatic cancer, pancreatic cysts, or severe chronic pancreatitis. However, pancreatectomy is said to cause about 2% of all cases of type 3c diabetes.
Hemochromatosis: This is also referred to as iron overload. This condition occurs when there is excess storage of iron in the body. But with hemochromatosis, your body absorbs more than it needs and stores it in vital organs, like your heart, liver, and pancreas. This storage results in type 3c diabetes.
How is Type 3c Diabetes Diagnosed?
Due to the lack of awareness of type 3c diabetes, there is a high risk of misdiagnosis.
However, Type 3c diabetes can be diagnosed by:
• Assessing symptoms
• Evaluation of medical report and history
• Observing evidence of pancreatic enzyme insufficiency
What are the Complications of Type 3c Diabetes?
• Heart attack
• Strokes
• Corner artery disease
• Peripheral nerve damage
Self-Care Tips:
One of the main causes of frothy urine is diabetes or pre diabetes. This is generally eating foods with high carbohydrates, and sugar. Insulin, helps to break down and transport glucose to the cells to be used as energy, but sometimes people with diabetes don’t respond to insulin properly. As a result, blood sugar are high and diabetes symptoms begin.
Here are a few things that helps to control your blood sugars:
Berberine.
Berberine is found in a variety of plant species used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), Ayurveda, and other medicinal traditions to support healthy blood sugar, lower triglyceride, increase HDL (good) cholesterol, and lowers apolipoprotein B by 13-15%; important risk factor for heart disease. Berberine also helps increase weight loss, improve heart health, helps decrease insulin resistance and aid in the management of conditions like non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Also decrease levels of C-reactive protein; marker of inflammation. Generally, 500 mg per day before meal.
Foods with a low glycemic load.
The glycemic index of a food is relative, ranking of how different carbohydrates affect blood glucose levels. Foods that have a high glycemic index are more likely to spike blood sugars than foods with lower glycemic index. People with diabetes or pre-diabetes should consider foods that have low glycemic foods like green leafy vegetables, berries, nuts, avocados, coconut, eggs, wild-caught fish.
Bitter Melon.
Bitter melon helps lower blood glucose levels, and improves insulin sensitivity. It is thought that bitter melon functions like an appetite suppressant and to that end helps decrease blood sugars. Studies show that bitter melon extract can help reduce and manage symptoms of diabetes, promotes heart health, decreases risk for kidney damage, and blood vessel damage. Better melon is also packed with multiple vitamins and minerals include vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, potassium, zinc, copper, and magnesium.
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