Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus due to gastroparesis diabeticorum: treatment with metoclopramide

A case is reported of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus due to gastroparesis diabeticorum in which treatment with metoclopramide restored diabetic control. Diagnostic, pathological and therapeutic aspects of diabetic gastroparesis, which is thought to reflect autonomic neuropathy involving the gastroin...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Postgraduate medical journal 1981-03, Vol.57 (665), p.185-188
Hauptverfasser:	Muls, Erik E., Lamberigts, Gerard F.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged Case Reports Diabetes Mellitus - drug therapy Diabetes Mellitus - etiology Female Gastric Emptying - drug effects Humans Metoclopramide - therapeutic use Paralysis - complications Stomach Diseases - complications
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Zusammenfassung:	A case is reported of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus due to gastroparesis diabeticorum in which treatment with metoclopramide restored diabetic control. Diagnostic, pathological and therapeutic aspects of diabetic gastroparesis, which is thought to reflect autonomic neuropathy involving the gastrointestinal tract, are discussed.
ISSN:	0032-5473 1469-0756
DOI:	10.1136/pgmj.57.665.185