The Ins and Outs of Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency

The Ins and Outs of Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency is organized by Dietitian Central.,Live Event Date: May 07, 2020,Expiration Date: May 07, 2023,Overview:,The pancreas is a gland that plays two crucial but distinct roles: one is endocrine, and the other is exocrine. The vast majority of medical practitioners have a solid comprehension of the endocrine function of the pancreas about the regulation of blood sugar levels as well as the associated illnesses. Yet, 85 percent of the pancreas' work is spent on its exocrine function, a topic many clinicians do not have as much experience with. In this article, we will discuss the exocrine function of the pancreas, the symptoms of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI), and the disorders most frequently linked with EPI. In addition, we will talk about the treatment and dietary management of EPI.,Upon successful completion of this one-hour course, the participant should be better able to:,• Describe the symptoms of an EPI in detail.,• Identify the most common conditions associated with EPI and how they can be treated.,• Learn how to dose pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy and how it works.,• Implement nutritional interventions for a patient with EPI.