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Type: | Journal article |
Title: | Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Symptons Associated with Diabetes Mellitus: A Population-Based Surevy of 15000 Adults |
Author: | Bytzer, P. Talley, N. Leemon, M. Young, L. Jones, M. Horowitz, M. |
Citation: | Archives of Internal Medicine, 2001; 161(16):1989-1996 |
Publisher: | Amer Medical Assoc |
Issue Date: | 2001 |
ISSN: | 0003-9926 1538-3679 |
Statement of Responsibility: | Peter Bytzer, Nicholas J. Talley, Melanie Leemon, Lisa J. Young, Michael P. Jones, Michael Horowitz |
Abstract: | Background: Gastrointestinal symptoms are reportedly common in diabetes, but a causal link is controversial and adequate population control data are lacking. Objective: To determine whether gastrointestinal symptoms are more frequent in persons with diabetes, particularly in those with poor glycemic control. Methods: Fifteen thousand adults were mailed a questionnaire (response rate, 60.0%) containing validated questions on the frequency of troublesome gastrointestinal symptoms within the past 3 months, diabetic status, and self-reported glycemic control. The prevalence of 16 symptoms and 5 symptom complexes, reported to occur often or very often, was compared using logistic regression analysis, adjusting for age and sex. Results: Overall, 8657 eligible subjects responded; 423 (4.9%) reported having diabetes. Most (94.8%) had type 2 diabetes mellitus. Adjusting for age and sex, all 16 symptoms and the 5 symptom complexes were significantly more frequent in subjects with diabetes compared with controls. An increased prevalence rate of symptoms was significantly associated with poorer levels of glycemic control but not with duration of diabetes or type of diabetic treatment. Conclusions: Diabetes mellitus is associated with an increased prevalence of upper and lower gastrointestinal symptoms. This effect may be linked to poor glycemic control but not to duration of diabetes or type of treatment. |
Keywords: | Humans Digestive System Diseases Deglutition Disorders Fecal Incontinence Diabetes Mellitus Diabetes Complications Abdominal Pain Constipation Diarrhea Flatulence Heartburn Nausea Vomiting Blood Glucose Population Surveillance Prevalence Logistic Models Odds Ratio Time Factors Adult Aged Middle Aged Australia Female Male |
Rights: | Copyright © 2001 American Medical Association |
DOI: | 10.1001/archinte.161.16.1989 |
Published version: | http://archinte.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/short/161/16/1989 |
Appears in Collections: | Aurora harvest 6 Medicine publications |
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