Yes, a tumor in the pancreas can cause type 3c diabetes, also known as pancreatogenic diabetes or new-onset diabetes.
Pancreatic cancer can cause type 3c diabetes by preventing the pancreas from producing insulin, which is needed to allow glucose to enter cells and fuel the body.
Some other characteristics of type 3c diabetes include:
Pancreatic inflammation
Often misdiagnosed as type 2 diabetes
The pancreas may also stop producing the enzyme needed to digest food
Some signs that pancreatic cancer may be developing include:
Rapidly rising blood sugar levels
Significant weight loss, even with rising insulin levels
Other conditions that can cause type 3c diabetes include: Acute pancreatitis, Chronic pancreatitis, Cystic fibrosis, Haemochromatosis, and Having the pancreas removed.
Type 3c diabetes can be diagnosed with stool tests that look for undigested food or fat, or with radiology tests like an ultrasound, CT, or MRI.
Type 3c Diabetes: What It Is, Symptoms & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
May 8, 2023 — There's a strong link between diabetes and pancreatic cancer, especially pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
About 50% of people diagnosed with pancreatic cancer also have diabetes. Tumors from pancreatic cancer could potentially damage your pancreas and cause Type 3c diabetes. Researchers estimate that pancreatic cancer is the cause of about 8% of Type 3c diabetes cases.
This means that I can easily have dangerously low and dangerously high blood glucose levels,and I have to monitor my BCL quite often on a daily basis,and am forced to take Pancreatic Enzymes the size of horse pills after each meals and any snacks.
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