Why are diabetics prone to bloating, indigestion and diarrhea?

Question
Hi Doctor, I had a 2 year period of persistent diarrhea caused by taking diabetes medication and abusing antibiotics. Currently, I usually go every 2 days, the stools are pasty. In addition, after eating is often full and irritable, uncomfortable and tired. Can you advise why people with diabetes are prone to bloating, indigestion and diarrhea? Thank you doctor.
Le Tien Hong (1956)
Reply
Hello! Thank you for trusting and sharing concerns about Why are diabetics prone to bloating, indigestion and diarrhea? to Vinmec Health System.
There is a gastrointestinal disease related to his diabetes that is diabetic gastroenteritis . Diabetes damages the small blood capillaries leading to lack of blood supply to the lining of the gastrointestinal tract, which can lead to diseases.
Moreover, you have overuse of antibiotics, which can cause intestinal dysbiosis and will cause digestive problems. You should go to the doctor and do an endoscopy to re-evaluate the situation, the digestive system, from which the doctor will discuss with you a plan to improve those problems.
In addition, diabetes also causes other problems of the digestive tract, such as colorectal polyps, which can cause cancer. Best regards!

Answered by BSCK I Dong Xuan Ha - Digestive Endoscopy Doctor - Department of Medical Examination and Internal Medicine - Vinmec Ha Long International Hospital