Exocrine and endocrine pancreatic function in diabetes mellitus and chronic pancreatitis

Abstract

EDITORIAL SYNOPSIS Endocrine and exocrine pancreatic function was studied in a small group of controlled patients and in patients with chronic pancreatitis and with mild diabetes mellitus. Patients with chronic pancreatitis showed impaired production of pancreatic enzyme and inadequate production of insulin but no close correlation between exocrine and endocrine function could be demonstrated. Patients with diabetes mellitus show normal exocrine function but plasma insulin concentration was equal to or greater than normal.