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The pancreas is a glandular organ responsible for secreting digestive enzymes and creating the body's insulin supply. In some cases of pancreatitis (inflammation or infection of the pancreas) insulin may be given to help regulate a patient's glucose levels as the gland may not be producing it itself.
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Is pancreatitis a disorder of the skeletal system?
No. Pancreatitis is the inflamation or infection of the pancreas, a glandular organ which secretes digestive enzymes and produces insulin which regulates the body's glucose levels. The pancreas is part of the endocrine and digestive systems.
Why does pancreatitis happen at night?
There are no studies proving that pancreatitis tends to strike more during moonlit hours than those of the day. It "happens" during the day as well.
Is pancreatitis painful?
Yes, the pancreas is inflamed and often times infected during pancreatitis making it a painful condition. IV or oral pain medication is often paired with the treatment of pancreatitis.
What food do you have to avoid if you have acute pancreatitis?
Your doctor will give you an extensive list of foods to avoid with acute pancreatitis. There will be many foods that will not sit well with you.
What is Acute pancreases?
Acute pancreatitis is swelling (inflammation) of the pancreas. The pancreas is a gland located behind the stomach. It releases digestive enzymes and the hormones insulin and glucagon. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000287.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pancreatitis
Why you give insulin orally?
You don't give insulin orally ! Insulin needs to be injected into the patient's bloodstream. The acids in the stomach would break down the insulin - rendering it useless.
Your friend is a 58 yea old HIV diagnosed male with a history of gallbladder problems and pancreatitis in the past year you smell a very strange odor from him sometimes constant sometimes days go by?
it's probably from the pancreatitis.... get a glucometer and check his sugar when you smell the odor. He probably is not making insulin and may need insulin shots. Good catch, call the doctor. Joymaker rn
Can patient care assistants give insulin?
Can a personal care assistant give insulin
You have a 3ml syringe and need to give 0.05cc of insulin How much do i draw up in units?
only use a insulin syringe for insulin. insulin MUST be correct.
Is pancreas inflammation dangerous?
Atrophy of the Pancreas or its destruction due to chronic Pancreatitis from Alcoholism is a serious problem as it will require Insulin and Pancreatic enzyme supplements on a regular basis indefinitely.
Is it safe to take oral hypoglycemic while your pregnant?
No. You can not give oral hypoglycemic drugs during pregnancy. You have to manage on Insulin preparation. Isophane Human Insulin 30 IU in the morning and 20 IU in the night, given subcutaneously, will give you good control with diet advice.
Does insulin raise blood sugar?
No. Insulin helps you REGULATE your blood sugar levels. BUT it depends on how you use it. If you give to little insulin you might go high. Yet if you give to much insulin your blood sugar might go low.
