Pancreas The pancreas is a wing-shaped gland that extends from the duodenum (the upper portion of the small intestine) to the spleen. It serves both digestive and endocrine functions.

Your pancreas plays an important role in breaking down food and controlling blood sugar levels. See the links between the pancreas and diseases such as diabetes, pancreatitis, and pancreatic cancer.

A new organ transport technology called the Pancreas Pack is helping more diabetes patients receive life-saving transplants.