NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Diabetes Increases Risk for Diarrhea

People with diabetes are much more likely to experience diarrhea than those without diabetes, but they don’t appear to be at increased risk for chronic constipation, new research shows.

The findings, published in a recent issue of the American Journal of Gastroenterology, are the first to indicate that diabetes itself may increase the risk for diarrhea ([Epub Nov 8, 2018]. doi: 10.1038/s41395-018-0418-8).

“Our findings may help to inform diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal