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Summary
Diabetes frequently impacts the gastrointestinal tract, particularly with autonomic neuropathy. This review examines abnormal digestive organ motility in diabetic patients, focusing on impaired gastric and small bowel function.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Endocrinology
- Diabetic Complications
Background:
- Diabetes mellitus is a systemic disease with significant gastrointestinal (GI) manifestations.
- Autonomic neuropathy is a common complication, frequently affecting GI motility.
- Abnormal GI motility contributes to morbidity in diabetic patients.