Five everyday habits that could be harming your pancreas

Dipa Kamdar

doi:10.64628/AB.mekyredvk

Five everyday habits that could be harming your pancreas

Dipa Kamdar

Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care & Education

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Abstract

The pancreas is essential for staying alive and healthy. This small organ sits behind the stomach and has two main jobs. It produces digestive enzymes that break down food and hormones such as insulin and glucagon that control blood sugar.

Everyday habits such as heavy drinking and unhealthy eating can gradually damage the pancreas. Once injured, the consequences can be serious and include inflammation, diabetes and, in some cases, cancer.

Original language	English
Specialist publication	The Conversation
Publisher	The Conversation Trust (UK) Limited
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.64628/AB.mekyredvk
Publication status	Published - 20 Nov 2025

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Five everyday habits that could be harming your pancreas

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