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[Delayed gastric emptying in diabetes mellitus]
Zhonghua Nei Ke Za Zhi
|July 1, 1991
Summary
Diabetes mellitus patients often experience delayed gastric emptying time (GET), impacting digestion. This study found a higher incidence of delayed GET in diabetic patients with autonomic nerve dysfunction.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Endocrinology
- Neurology
Background:
- Diabetes mellitus is a complex metabolic disorder.
- Gastric motility disorders are common complications of diabetes.
- Autonomic neuropathy frequently affects diabetic patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the function of gastric motility in diabetes mellitus patients.
- To determine the prevalence of delayed gastric emptying time (GET) in this population.
- To explore the association between delayed GET and autonomic nerve dysfunction.
Main Methods:
- Gastric emptying time (GET) was assessed in 31 diabetes mellitus patients.
- A radiolabeled meal (99mTc) was used to measure GET.
- Patients were compared to a control group.
Main Results:
- Significantly delayed GET was observed in diabetes mellitus patients compared to controls (P < 0.001).
- 48.4% (15 out of 31) of diabetic patients exhibited delayed GET.
- Delayed GET was strongly associated with increased autonomic nerve dysfunction (P < 0.05).
Conclusions:
- Delayed gastric emptying is a prevalent issue in diabetes mellitus.
- Autonomic neuropathy is a key contributing factor to delayed gastric emptying in diabetic patients.
- Early detection and management of autonomic neuropathy may improve gastric motility in diabetes.