It is possible that you may develop Diabetes Mellitus. It is important to know the signs and symptoms of Diabetes. Excessive thirst, frequent urination, blurry vision and frequent infections may be signs. Notify your physician if any of these develop. Your blood should be checked by your physician for an elevated blood sugar on a biannual basis.
Total pancreatectomy is a procedure that involves intraoperative and postoperative risks.
Long term complications are usually related to glucose control. Currently, many surgeons will perform a pancreatic auto transplantation in order to prevent or decrease the severity of diabetes. It is a major operation and there is the need for immunosuppression. Not at the present time. Alcohol even in small amounts is absolutely contraindicated if you have chronic pancreatitis.