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Pancreas
Pancreas
Pancreas
Pancreas
Pancreas

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Pancreas Defined

This is a gland situated above the navel in the abdominal cavity that extends from the left side to the center, with its head tucked into the curve of the duodenum. It is 6-8 inches long, weighs 3 or 4 ounces, secretes pancreatic enzymes and alkali into the duodenum in concert with the gallbladder and liver, and secretes the hormones insulin and glucagon into the blood. Insulin acts to facilitate the absorption of blood glucose into fuel-needing cells, and glucagon stimulates a slow release of glucose from the liver, primarily to supply fuel to the brain. That most cherished organ uses one-quarter of the sugar in the blood and has no fuel storage. Pancreatic enzymes are basically those that digest fats, carbohydrates and proteins into their smaller components of fatty acids+glycerol, maltose, and amino acids...as well as curdling milk (thought you might want to know).

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Tue Jan 6

  • Pancreatic cell transplant progress in mice - Diabetes UK: Researchers from New York's Yeshiva University have announced they have developed a technique for transplanting insulin-produc ing pancreatic cells (known as islet cells) that causes only a minimal immune response in mice recipients. At present, cell transplantatio n therapy is limited because of a lack of donors, and as transplant recipients are forced to take powerful immunosuppress ant drugs that have toxic side effects and raise the risk of infection. Dr Iain Frame, Director of Research at Diabetes UK, reiterated that the results should be treated as a "proof of concept" rather than a breakthrough. "The effect on the blood glucose levels of the mice was transient and, as admitted by the lead researcher, the transplanted cells were soon rejected," ; Dr Frame continued. "To say that the results of this study move us closer to a cure for Type 1 diabetes would unnecessarily raise the expectations of people with the condition.&quo t;

Mon Jan 5

  • Health Blog : Apple's Jobs Says Weight Loss Caused by 'Hormone Imbalance': Commentary on the press release Jobs put out to quell rumors about his imminent demise. I get the feeling, based on very little information besides moderately well-informed speculation, that Jobs just has to correct some nutritional deficiencies brought about as a result of his pancreas surgery back in 2005.

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  • Prevention: A conversation with the parent of a teenage diabetic prompted me to consider taking preventive steps for my toddler daughter. Making sure she has the healthiest pancreas possible and a great immune system is the best way possible to fight diabetes.
  • Do Not Gain Weight During Holidays ? Take Digestive Enzymes: During holidays most of us eat more that usually. Taking digestive enzymes is a good way to help your digestion during this difficult time. Digestive enzymes help your body to break down any food faster than it would occur without them. When buying digestive enzymes, remember that there are either animal or plant based enzymes. If you are not vegetarian, then there is no matter which one you choose - any good digestive enzyme formula would address every type of food group: proteins, fats, carbohydrates, sugars, lactose, and fiber. See on the same website link to Pancreas support ? there you will find more enzymes.

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