Whipple surgery, sometimes carried out on patients battling pancreatic cancer, is one of the most demanding surgeries to perform. It involves removing parts of the pancreas and rerouting aspects of the digestive track. Which of the following side effects may result from Whipple surgery?
A) "type 1 diabetes"
B) "type 2 diabetes"
C) "leptin insensitivity"
D) "$\alpha$-MSH overproduction"

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Whipple surgery can lead to type 2 diabetes due to the removal of parts of the pancreas, which affects insulin production and regulation.

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