WAGR / Explaining Pancreatitis

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I was reading some past posts I was behind on and was interested in learning

more about WAGR induced Pancreatitis. What does it stand for?

I know what you mean about having to explain even basic Pancreatitis to

people over and over again. I find myself wanting to say something they would

probably know, but also try to remember that every opportunity to educate the

public about this disease the better. It is frustrating at times. Most people

don't really want to know, and when I am on the second or third sentence, I

find them wishing they never would have asked what it was or wished they

would have just said that they did. I usually cut it short then.

The other thing I find is that once I mention something about blood sugar or

Diabetes, they are off and running about somebody they knew with Diabetes,

too. I just smile and nod my head.

Anyway, I wanted to say hello, and ask you to post some more about WAGR.

Maybe you could post some websites references.

Blessings,

Karyn E. , RN

Exec. Director, PAI

Indianapolis, IN

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