When people think about diabetes in Singapore, the conversation usually centres on type 2 diabetes - the lifestyle-related form that has become a major public health concern here. But there is a less commonly discussed type of diabetes that develops specifically as a consequence of pancreatic disease: type 3c diabetes, also called pancreatogenic diabetes.
If you have been diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis, or have a history of recurrent acute pancreatitis, understanding this link matters for your long-term health.
Why chronic pancreatitis affects blood sugarThe pancreas has two functional systems. The exocrine system produces digestive enzymes. The endocrine system contains clusters of cells called the islets of Langerhans, which produce insulin and glucagon - the hormones that regulate blood glucose.
In chronic pancreatitis, persistent inflammation leads to progressive fibrosis - the replacement o
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