Pancreatic Exocrine Insufficiency in Type 2 Diabetes

Abstract

Pancreatic exocrine insufficiency (PEI) is defined as malabsorption caused by impaired nutrient digestion, particularly of fats. Studies have demonstrated that one of the factors that contribute to the increased risk of PEI is diabetes. It is unfortunate that very often PEI is underdiagnosed and undertreated or misdiagnosed which leads to severe adversities. This report describes the case of a 50-year-old male with PEI misdiagnosed initially and later treated effectively with appropriate diagnosis and prompt interventions.