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Pancreas Anatomy and Diabetes Overview by saad.herki is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The pancreas has both exocrine and endocrine glands, with the endocrine portion responsible for hormone secretion, including insulin and glucagon, which regulate blood glucose levels. Diabetes mellitus is a chronic condition characterized by insufficient insulin production or ineffective use of insulin, leading to hyperglycemia, and it can be classified into Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes. Management includes dietary changes, exercise, and medications such as oral hypoglycemics and insulin therapy
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