After an MRI result read “Question Pancreas Divisum,” I began to research the topic. I’ve since spoken to my gastroenterologist about it and they don’t seem worried. I’d love to confirm for sure that I don’t have it though. Neither the gastro nor the hepatologist are concerned but confirmation would be great.
Pancreas Divisum can be asystematic or manifest a range of symptoms. It might need a procedure to enlarge the narrowed tube.
One thing we know is that alcohol should be avoided. It can lead to pancreatitis and total pancreas failure.
Pancreas Divisum is a structural variation of the pancreas, and while it's an interesting thing to look into, it falls outside the scope of diabetes-specific topics. Since it isn't a comorbidity of diabetes, it's not something that can be helpfully addressed here.
What is worth noting is that the pancreas plays a central Show Full Answer