Belonging to the endocrine and the digestive system, the pancreas is a gland that lies deep within the abdomen, situated between the spine and the stomach, and works to maintain the body's sugar balance. This organ produces hormones, most notably insulin, which regulates the balance of blood glucose and salt. Without this balance, the body is susceptible to serious complications, with the most well-known disorder being diabetes. Type II diabetes is the most prevalent form of the disease with patients lacking the ability to use insulin correctly. Although the pancreas may produce insulin, it may be insufficient to process and handle the glucose in the body. Lifestyle choices, such as diet, play a major role in managing and even preventing Type 2 diabetes. A diet high in processed carbohydrates, sugar and white bread provide an increased risk of elevated insulin levels which, over time, can trigger insulin resistance and Type 2 diabetes. Diet Doc's modernized prescription hCG diet plans can help prevent elevated insulin levels by enabling patients to lose weight in a medically supervised setting.