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A Zebrafish Model of Diabetes Mellitus and Metabolic Memory
Published on: February 28, 2013
Gastrointestinal complications of diabetes
Brigid S Boland1, Steven V Edelman, James D Wolosin
1Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA.
Abstract:
This review provides an overview of the vast gastrointestinal tract complications of diabetes that can occur from the mouth to the anus. The presentation, diagnosis, and management of gastrointestinal disorders, ranging from gastroparesis, celiac disease, and bacterial overgrowth to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, are reviewed to heighten awareness. When managing care of patients with diabetes, one should keep in mind the potential gastrointestinal complications, as well as the frequent disorders that are not related to diabetes.
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