Cristi,
I haven't had any luck finding any information about the unusual combination of normal blood glucose levels, and low insulin. There are a few unconventional things that can cause low insulin production, such as described here,
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/quer ... t=Abstract
but I doubt that is relevant to your situation.
I'm beginning to wonder if your doctor might be confused, (or grasping at straws), with the suggestion of a pancreatic tumor. The only relatively common pancreatic tumor mentioned in the literature, (and these are quite rare, of course), is an insulinoma, and insulinomas do not cause low insulin levels--they cause excess production of insulin, which, in turn results in low blood glucose levels, (hypoglycemia).
http://www.pennhealth.com/ency/article/000387.htm
Sorry, but as you have already discovered yourself, there's not much information available on that particular combination of symotoms.
Dr. Harry Delcher, referenced by Luce above, is a practicing endocrinologist, but I haven't come across any pertinent articles that he has written, that are available on the net. The slide show presentation that was once available on Dr Fines site, is no longer available, nor is any other information available about that particular seminar, (except for the original announcement).
A summary of the informaton presented at that seminar was for a while available on Clan Thompson's celiac website, but that has also been removed from the archives, without any explanation. Additionally, the offer of a DVD covering the important parts of the seminar that was originally listed as "soon to be available", is no longer posted. It's almost as if the seminar never happened. I can't help but wonder why.
Love,
Wayne
Doctor's reaction to Dr. Fine's tests
Moderators: Rosie, Stanz, Jean, CAMary, moremuscle, JFR, Dee, xet, Peggy, Matthew, Gabes-Apg, grannyh, Gloria, Mars, starfire, Polly, Joefnh
Hmm, I wonder if I'll be able to find my notes, and if I took good ones on that lecture.
I don't think this endo does much research at this point in time. I only saw one thing in the wrong format for me to be able to read, and like Wayne said, it wasn't pertinent.
Some people seemed to really enjoy his lecture, but my memory is so crowded these days, I can hardly remember what he said.
Think there was quite a bit about the lectures over on Braintalk, Wayne, but I've not had time to run over there and look again. If I see something, I'll try to e-mail it to ya. Luce
I don't think this endo does much research at this point in time. I only saw one thing in the wrong format for me to be able to read, and like Wayne said, it wasn't pertinent.
Some people seemed to really enjoy his lecture, but my memory is so crowded these days, I can hardly remember what he said.
Think there was quite a bit about the lectures over on Braintalk, Wayne, but I've not had time to run over there and look again. If I see something, I'll try to e-mail it to ya. Luce
Cristi,
Here's an article that Luce found and asked me to post for her, that mentions adverse effects on pancreatic function as a result of gluten damage:
http://www.celiac.com/st_prod.html?p_pr ... 6232705.49
There are three referenced abstracts below the main article. The discussion about pancreatic disorders is in the second referenced abstract.
Incidentally, the third referenced article is rather interesting, in that it discusses the possible role of intestinal bacterial overgrowth and increased bacterial translocation of gut flora from the intestinal lumen, in liver disease, and suggests the use of probiotics to enhance liver function in patients suffering from cirrhotic liver problems.
Love,
Tex
Here's an article that Luce found and asked me to post for her, that mentions adverse effects on pancreatic function as a result of gluten damage:
http://www.celiac.com/st_prod.html?p_pr ... 6232705.49
There are three referenced abstracts below the main article. The discussion about pancreatic disorders is in the second referenced abstract.
Incidentally, the third referenced article is rather interesting, in that it discusses the possible role of intestinal bacterial overgrowth and increased bacterial translocation of gut flora from the intestinal lumen, in liver disease, and suggests the use of probiotics to enhance liver function in patients suffering from cirrhotic liver problems.
Love,
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
Hi Tex and Luce,
Thanks for all your research...lots of interesting reading. I agree that my doctors are a bit baffled by my lab results...as am I. I think they are concerned because my weight keeps going down a pound or two a week even though I'm consuming more than enough calories. This part concerns me as well...especially because Dr. Fine's test said my small intestine was not damaged and that I'm absorbing nutrients....and my labs support this..I don't appear to have any deficiencies.
I am starting to feel better though...much less nausia and body aches...still tired most of the time. I'm pretty confident that my diet is free of all known allergens ..so I think I'll talk to Jean as she was asking about other ways I could be contaminating myself.
You are so kind to help me through this ....thanks soo much.
Love,
Cristi
Thanks for all your research...lots of interesting reading. I agree that my doctors are a bit baffled by my lab results...as am I. I think they are concerned because my weight keeps going down a pound or two a week even though I'm consuming more than enough calories. This part concerns me as well...especially because Dr. Fine's test said my small intestine was not damaged and that I'm absorbing nutrients....and my labs support this..I don't appear to have any deficiencies.
I am starting to feel better though...much less nausia and body aches...still tired most of the time. I'm pretty confident that my diet is free of all known allergens ..so I think I'll talk to Jean as she was asking about other ways I could be contaminating myself.
You are so kind to help me through this ....thanks soo much.
Love,
Cristi
I suppose that if it's the wt that has you concerned, you could attempt to increase your protein and accompanying fat..gradually, of course, and just the meats that don't bother you. Then there are things like avocado which have the beneficial fats, unless one is concerned about the extra calories which you are apparently not.
Avocado goes great in salads when you are ready for lettuces. Sort of gives the mouth feel of a soft cheese without the tastes of it, of course, but texture is part of the enjoyment of eating, and adds the much needed variety.
Best wishes.
Luce
Avocado goes great in salads when you are ready for lettuces. Sort of gives the mouth feel of a soft cheese without the tastes of it, of course, but texture is part of the enjoyment of eating, and adds the much needed variety.
Best wishes.
Luce