Pancreas 101: What You Should Know
The Gastro Girl Podcast
10/05/21
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The pancreas is an organ and a gland that plays essential roles in digestion and controlling blood sugar. Dr. Allison Yang of New York Presbyterian Hospital tells us what we need to know about the pancreas, why it's important, what signs or symptoms may indicate that the pancreas isn't functioning properly--and when to see a doctor.
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