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Will having slight diabetes cause constipation and weight loss?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

DM constipation: DM can cause gastroparesis which is delayed stomach emptying due to neuropathy from diabetes (small vessel damage). Likely the same process that underlies constipation which is a common complaint in DM. Weight loss in DM may occur with some meds (metformin ,Byetta,Victoza (liraglutide) and Canagliflozin) andifone is on a healthy diet . Follow up with your doctor

Answered 10/11/2014

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