The pancreas is a large organ located in the upper abdomen, behind the stomach and close to the small intestine. It has two main functions: producing digestive enzymes to break down food and releasing hormones like insulin, which helps regulate blood sugar levels. It also makes glucagon which helps your liver break down food to make glucose. A steady amount of glucagon is important to keep you blood sugar levels within normal.

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When you or a loved one shows signs of pancreatitis, do not wait. Contact your GI doctor at Gastroenterology Associates of Brooklyn.