Hypertriglyceridemia is a condition characterized by high levels of triglycerides in the blood, which can lead to recurrent episodes of acute pancreatitis. When the concentration of triglycerides in the blood exceeds 1000mg/dL, it can trigger acute pancreatitis attacks, but even lower levels can contribute to the severity of the condition. In addition to keeping the patient nil per oral, aggressive hydration and pain management are the mainstays of therapy. It is also crucial to use aggressive triglyceride-lowering therapies in the initial management to reduce complications. Insulin therapy is highlighted as an initial treatment option in this article for lowering triglyceride levels. This can improve patient outcomes and shorten the duration of hospitalization. This retrospective case series describes our experience with hypertriglyceridemia-induced acute pancreatitis at our acute medicine department and emphasizes the role of insulin therapy in its management.

Dr Lutfun Nahar Nizhu completed her fellowship in medicine at BCPS in Bangladesh. She has also completed. She has 11 publications that have been cited over 30 times. She is passionate about managing acute and critical care patients.