IMPROVING PANCREATIC ULTRASOUND FOR EARLY DETECTION OF DIABETES MELLITUS

Early detection of diabetes is essential to prevent serious complications and improve patient outcomes. The pancreas plays a central role in regulating blood glucose by producing insulin, and structural or functional changes in this organ often occur before clinical symptoms appear. Ultrasound examination of the pancreas is a safe, non-invasive, and cost-effective method for assessing organ morphology and blood flow. Recent advances, including high-resolution imaging, contrast-enhanced ultrasound, and elastography, enhance the ability to detect early pancreatic abnormalities. Combining ultrasound findings with laboratory markers such as fasting glucose, glycated hemoglobin, and insulin levels improves diagnostic accuracy and allows timely preventive or therapeutic interventions. This study explores the role of pancreatic ultrasound in the early detection of diabetes and examines methods to optimize its accuracy and effectiveness. Improving pancreatic imaging techniques can contribute significantly to early diagnosis, patient management, and the reduction of diabetes-related complications.