Diabetes and Endocrinology

Gastroparesis

Gastroparesis is a serious complication of diabetes mellitus (DM), defined as a delay in gastric emptying without any mechanical obstruction in the stomach. Other non-diabetic causes of gastroparesis are surgery, neurologic disorders, medication and idiopathic causes;however, the outcomes for those with diabetic gastroparesis (DGP) are worse. This disorder causes a huge morbidity burden as well as significantly impairing glucose control.

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