This organ has two functions. It serves as a ducted gland, secreting digestive enzymes into the small intestine. The pancreas also serves as a ductless gland in that the islets of Langerhans secrete insulin and glucagon to regulate the blood sugar level. The islet cells secrete glucagon, which tells the liver to take carbohydrate out of storage to raise a low blood sugar level.
I have been tested once for diabetes and my doctor had to put me on a better diet then I was on. The doctor originally though my body wasn't producing enough insulin which would cause diabetes. So lucky for me I don't have diabetes because I exercise often and eat healthier.
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