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I'm a type 1 diabetic. a year now i get diarrhea, only at night. why am i only getting it at night? been tested for celiac, ibs, & crohns but not it.

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Dr. Connie Anderson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Diarrhea: If you are diabetic you did not mention if your taking medications. A diabetic medicine called metformin can cause diarrhea and maybe worse at night due to being relaxed and possible less sphincter control.

Answered 7/17/2014

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Long standing T1DM: Unfortunately, there are complications of having diabetes for a long time. It can affect the nervous system and the way it controls your bodily functions. I suspect if other testing was negative it could be related to this type of nerve damage. Talk to your doctor to address further.

Answered 1/10/2015

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