The pancreas helps digest fatty, protein and starchy foods and can secrete various pancreatic enzymes such as pancreatic protease, pancreatic lipase and pancreatic amylase to digest these foods. The pancreas can also secrete insulin, whose main function is to lower blood sugar and control the stability of blood sugar. If inflammation of the pancreas occurs, which is also known as acute pancreatitis, it is mostly caused by overeating, and may also be caused by gallstone disease and heavy alcohol consumption. If pancreatitis occurs, patients need to cooperate with doctors to give active treatment to avoid aggravation of the disease leading to severe pancreatitis. You should also pay attention to protecting your pancreas, avoiding overeating, eating a light diet, and quitting smoking and limiting alcohol.