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When High Triglycerides Become Dangerous: A New Drug May Help Prevent Pancreatitis

Medical illustration showing the pancreas, elevated triglycerides in the bloodstream, a glucose meter, and a person with abdominal pain representing pancreatitis risk in people with diabetes.

People with diabetes often focus on blood sugar, A1C, and cholesterol. However, very high triglyceride levels deserve just as much attention because they can trigger acute pancreatitis, a painful and potentially life-threatening condition. The connection between diabetes, high triglycerides, and pancreatitis is especially important because severe hypertriglyceridemia can develop silently …

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