Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI) Tips

Sponsored by AbbVie Healthcare Professional Site Sign Up Home About EPI What is EPI? EPI Symptoms Underlying Conditions How is EPI Diagnosed? Symptom Checker Managing EPI EPI Treatment Diet and Lifestyle Talking to Your Doctor Starting the Conversation Doctor Locator Tool EPI Resources EPI FAQ EPI Stories Pancreatic Disease Resources Sign Up Healthcare Professional Site protein carbohydrates fats Eating healthy, nutritious meals is important for everyone, but if you’re living with EPI, it’s essential. If you have EPI, your pancreas cannot properly break down foods, resulting in poor digestion of the 3 main nutrients you need for energy—protein, carbohydrates, and especially fats. Your doctor or nutritionist can help you maintain the nutrition you need and manage gastrointestinal symptoms. How does EPI affect digestion? To help digestion with EPI, eating more frequently (incorporating 2-3 snacks along with 3 main meals daily) is recommended.* If you’ve been prescribed a PERT (pancreatic...