Diabetes results from abnormal functioning of the endocrine pancreas, which has two roles: endocrine (hormone production) and exocrine (digestion).  Type 1 diabetes results from a lack of insulin production, usually due to autoimmune destruction of insulin-producing cells or unknown causes. Insulin plays a pivotal role in regulating blood glucose levels post-meals. Type 3c diabetes (6), commonly known as pancreatogenic diabetes, is caused by diseases that primarily affect the exocrine pancreas, leading to secondary endocrine dysfunction. This includes conditions like chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic trauma, cancer, cystic fibrosis (an inherited disorder), and hemochromatosis (build-up of iron in the body).