Pancreas

Top of the page Pancreas The pancreas is an organ in the upper belly, behind the stomach and close to the spine. It makes digestive enzymes that your body uses to break down and process food. The pancreas also makes insulin, the hormone that regulates sugar (glucose) in the blood. ByHealthwise StaffPrimary Medical Reviewer E. Gregory Thompson, MD – Internal Medicine Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine Current as ofMarch 28, 2018 Current as of:
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E. Gregory Thompson, MD – Internal Medicine & Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine