Journal of nuclear medicine : official publication, Society of Nuclear Medicine
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Comparative Study
Relationships between gastric emptying, intragastric meal distribution and blood glucose concentrations in diabetes mellitus.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of disordered intragastric meal distribution and the relationships between gastric emptying, intragastric distribution, glycemic control and gastrointestinal symptoms in diabetes mellitus. ⋯ In patients with diabetes mellitus, there is poor relationship between solid and liquid gastric emptying and intragastric meal distribution is frequently abnormal. Interpretation of the results of gastric emptying measurements should consider meal composition and plasma glucose concentrations.