Prevalence of gastrointestinal symptoms associated with diabetes mellitus: a population-based survey of 15 000 adults
P Bytzer, NJ Talley, M Leemon, LJ Young… - Archives of internal …, 2001 - jamanetwork.com
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 …
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 …