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Diabetes Under Control, Pancreatitis, Have Severe Diarrhea With Watery Stools, Undigested Particles, No Relief With Antibiotics,on Diabetes Medicines. What Could Be The Cause?

Dear Doctor, I have been a diabetic with type 2 diabetes for the past 3 years. Four months ago i had been diagnosed with pancreatitis and warded in a hospital for 6 days. I was treated and discharged and prescribed both insulin and metformin twice daily. After carefully controlling my diet combined with regular exercise, I have brought my sugar levels to almost normal at most times - as i do take 7 readings daily for the past 4 months. I took myself off insulin after noticing a severe drop in my sugar levels but still continue with my oral medication. About a week ago I have been experiencing severe diarrhea like symptoms. My stool is watery and almost 3-5 times daily for the past 1 week. I also notice that my food is not digested well. I had consulted a GP and prescribed with some antibiotics etc but the symptoms still persists. Could you please give me some insight as to what could be the probable cause of my condition? Thanks. Cheers, Shankar
Mon, 25 Jun 2012
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Hello Mr. Shankar,

The role of pancreas is to produce enzymes which help in digestion of food. Post pancreatitis the enzyme production decreases leading to similar symptoms as of yours. I suggest you visit a physician or gastroenterologist who would prescribe you some enzyme preparations which would help you relieve your symptoms to a greater extent.

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Diabetes Under Control, Pancreatitis, Have Severe Diarrhea With Watery Stools, Undigested Particles, No Relief With Antibiotics,on Diabetes Medicines. What Could Be The Cause?

Hello Mr. Shankar, The role of pancreas is to produce enzymes which help in digestion of food. Post pancreatitis the enzyme production decreases leading to similar symptoms as of yours. I suggest you visit a physician or gastroenterologist who would prescribe you some enzyme preparations which would help you relieve your symptoms to a greater extent. Regards.