Once acute pancreatitis has resolved, it is recommended that the lipid profile and physical activity be strictly monitored and that nutritional therapy based on a low-fat diet with a high content of omega-3 fatty acids be consumed.11Fibrates can be effective in patients with residual LPL activity.18The goal of therapy should be reducing triglyceride levels below the threshold for significant chylomicronemia (750 to 880 mg/dL) to reduce the risk of pancreatitis and improve the quality of life.19 The gene discussed is LPL; the disease is acute pancreatitis.