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Does Removal Of Pancreas Lead To Type 1 Diabetes?

I have hereditary pancreatitis, I m in pain everyday, I can t eat what I want, drink alcohol or smoke, and surgeons are thinking of removing my pancreas but I will become brittle type 1 diabetic. Should I stay with having a dying, painful pancreas till it stops working or have it removed?
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Hello,

Yes if you remove pancreas it will lead to Type one Diabetes. Insulin-dependent. Because Insulin secreted from Pancreas.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr C.ELANCHEZHIAN, General & Family Physician
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Does Removal Of Pancreas Lead To Type 1 Diabetes?

Hello, Yes if you remove pancreas it will lead to Type one Diabetes. Insulin-dependent. Because Insulin secreted from Pancreas. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr C.ELANCHEZHIAN, General & Family Physician