In this episode we sit down with Dr. Melena Bellin to discuss chronic pancreatitis. We discover its symptoms, risk factors, its connection to diabetes as well as Islet transplantation.
Dr. Melena Bellin is a physician and Professor of Pediatric Endocrinology at the University of Minnesota and the University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital. She has an active clinical research program focused on diabetes and pancreatitis. She serves on the board of directors for the National Pancreas Foundation and on the council for the American Pancreatic Association.
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In This Episode You Will Learn
The Functions of the Pancreas
What Is Chronic Pancreatitis vs Acute Pancreatitis
Symptoms and Risk Factors of Chronic Pancreatitis
Chronic Pancreatitis’ Effect on Digestion
How Chronic Pancreatitis Can Lead to Diabetes
Islet Transportation and Other Treatments
Key Points:
00:00 Intro With Shireen
00:30 Welcome Dr. Melena Bellin
01:01 Dr. Bellin’s Journey with Chronic Pancreatitis
03:40 What Is the Pancreas?
05:21 Chronic Pancreatitis vs Acute Pancreatitis
08:53 Symptoms of Chronic Pancreatitis
11:23 Risk Factors of Developing Chronic Pancreatitis
14:47 How Chronic Pancreatitis Affect Digestion and Dietary Recommendations
16:57 How Chronic Pancreatitis Can Lead to the Development of Diabetes
20:54 What is Islet Transportation and How It Differs from Other Treatments
27:56 How Islet Transplants Affect Those with Type One Diabetes
29:40 How to Connect with Dr. Melena Bellin
How to Connect with Dr. Melena Bellin
Website med.umn.edu/pediatrics/resear...
“Healthy Family Recipes For Pancreas Disease” pancreasfoundation.org/patien...
Email Bell0130@umn.edu
National Pancreas Foundation pancreasfoundation.org/
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