A member asked:

What's the connection between a barium swallow procedure and diabetes?

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Dr. David Geffner answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

None: People with diabetes may have gastroparesis which might be picked up with a swallow. There are better tests.

Answered 10/24/2017

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

There is no: connection as far as I know. Barium swallow is not usually part of a diabetes workup.

Answered 11/23/2014

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