[Features of insulin secretion and thromboelastography values in chronic pancreatitis].

The function of pancreatic beta-cells in patients with chronic pancreatitis is insufficient, which manifests by hyposecretion of basal and stimulated insulin into the blood. Moreover, blood-clotting activity is increased in chronic pancreatitis. A conclusion is made that timely prevention of exacerbations of this disease should include laboratory check-ups of insulin production and assessment of blood coagulation in the patients.