Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions related to pancreas function:

1. What is the purpose of my pancreas?
   
   
2. Where is my pancreas located?
   
   
3. Could a pancreatic disorder be the source of my symptoms?
   
   
4. Why do you suspect that my pancreas may be damaged?
   
   
5. How can you tell if my pancreas is damaged?
   
   
6. How might damage to my pancreas affect my health?
   
   
7. What factors could have contributed to my pancreatic damage?
   
   
8. Which diseases might affect my pancreas’ ability to function?
   
   
9. If my pancreas is unable to produce insulin, will this increase my chances of diabetes?
   
   
10. How might damage to my pancreas affect my ability to digest food?
    
    
11. How will you treat my pancreatic disorder?