| Theme | Chronic Pancreatitis | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Pancreatic Diabetes | |
| Publish Date | 2014/05 | |
| Author | Yasuyuki Kihara | Department of Gastroenterology and Metabolism, Kitakyushu General Hospital |
| [ Summary ] | Pancreatic diabetes is defined as diabetes associated with pancreatic diseases or pancreatomies. Chronic pancreatitis (CP) is the most frequent causative factor for pancreatic diabetes. Diabetes related to CP may be caused by insulin resistance related to loss of pancreatic polypeptide as well as insulin and glucagon deficiencies. | |