"Please let my pancreas rest"... The reason I lost weight after eating foods good for the pancreas?

When you hear the word "pancreas," you think of "pancreatic cancer." This is because it is perceived as a frightening cancer. What kind of organ is the pancreas? Located near the upper abdomen, close to the liver, the pancreas weighs about 80 grams. Because it is situated deep within the abdomen, symptoms often do not appear even when disease occurs. The pancreas is responsible for secreting pancreatic juice that aids in digestion and absorption of food, and it produces insulin that regulates blood sugar levels. Let's revisit the relationship between the pancreas, diabetes, and obesity.

 

Daily overeating and excessive carbohydrate intake... "The pancreas has no time to rest."

 

Unable to resist greed, eating excessive amounts of bread, noodles, sweets, and other carbohydrates at every meal significantly raises the concentration of glucose (carbohydrates) in the body (blood sugar level). The body goes into emergency mode, increasing insulin secretion to regulate blood sugar. The organ responsible for this is the pancreas. If this situation repeats, insulin deficiency occurs, making it impossible to control the surge in blood sugar levels. This leads to the development of diabetes.

 

Why does the pancreas repeatedly experience 'overwork'... "Should it secrete pancreatic juice even at night?"

 

 

Overeating at every meal exhausts the pancreas. This is because it needs to increase the secretion of pancreatic juice involved in the digestion and absorption of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. Let's especially consider the case of enjoying late-night snacks. Even when lying down and trying to sleep, the pancreas is busy secreting pancreatic juice and insulin. Repeating such a lifestyle inevitably causes problems for the pancreas. The secretion of digestive enzymes decreases, making it difficult to properly absorb nutrients from food. When the body is tired, resting is the best option. The pancreas also needs to take appropriate breaks to maintain overall health.

 

 

What is the relationship between diabetes and pancreatic cancer?… Does long-term diabetes increase the risk of pancreatic cancer?

 

 

Recently, the correlation between diabetes and pancreatic cancer has been highlighted. According to the National Cancer Information Center, diabetes can be a cause of pancreatic cancer. There are research reports indicating that the incidence of pancreatic cancer is higher in individuals who have had diabetes for more than five years. The prevalence of diabetes among pancreatic cancer patients in our country is 28-30%, which is more than three times higher than that of the general population (7-9%).

On the other hand, pancreatic cancer can cause diabetes. Diabetes may develop two years before a pancreatic cancer diagnosis, and if the cancer is removed through surgery, diabetes can improve within three months. Therefore, people who have had diabetes for a long time or develop sudden diabetes without a family history should also undergo testing for pancreatic cancer.

 

 

Good eating habits and exercise for the pancreas... "Naturally losing weight"

 

 

Pancreatic cancer has several risk factors such as smoking, genetics, and chronic pancreatitis, but overworking the pancreas can also be a cause. The National Cancer Information Center recommends avoiding high-fat, high-calorie meat-based diets and eating plenty of fruits and vegetables to prevent pancreatic cancer. It is also better to consume more plant-based proteins like beans rather than meat. Especially if you have diabetes, you should remember that the risk of developing pancreatic cancer increases. Consistent treatment and strict management of eating habits are essential. If you indulge in overeating and late-night snacks almost every day, the pancreas has no rest. Adopting healthy eating habits and paying attention to exercise can naturally help with weight management.