The pancreas makes pancreatic juices and hormones. The pancreatic juices contain enzymes that help digest food in the small intestine. Insulin is among the hormones made by the pancreas. It controls the amount of sugar in the blood. Both enzymes and hormones are needed to keep the body working right.ancreatic juices: Fluids made by the pancreas that contain digestive enzymes. The pancreas is a spongy, tube-shaped organ about 6 inches long. It is located in the back of the abdomen, behind the stomach. The head of the pancreas is on the right side of the abdomen.