“Your pancreas is a large, tadpole-shaped gland situated deep in your belly. It plays an important role in digestion and blood sugar regulation. Pancreatic disease can be hard to diagnose due to the location of the organ. But there are things you can do to reduce your risk for these conditions.

The pancreas is a large gland in the back of your abdomen (belly). It’s part of your digestive system and your endocrine system. Your pancreas is a dual organ — like a factory with two production lines. It makes:

• Enzymes to help with digestion (exocrine system).
• Hormones to control the amount of sugar in your bloodstream (endocrine system).”

Cleveland Clinic (Pancreas: Function, Location, Anatomy & Living Without One)