Recto-anal manometric characteristics of type 2 diabetic patients who have sensation of incomplete defecation.

Introduction: Many diabetic patients report symptoms of incomplete defecation. We aimed to clarify the recto-anal manometric characteristics related to these symptoms.

Material And Methods: A questionnaire regarding gastrointestinal symptoms was distributed to 35 diabetics (19 women and 16 men) aged between 39 and 81 years.

Esophageal body motility in people with diabetes: comparison with non-diabetic healthy individuals.

Aims: The aim of this study was to compare esophageal motor characteristics between diabetics and healthy individuals.

Methods: Esophageal manometry was performed in 34 type 2 diabetics and 32 healthy individuals. Waves were evaluated in the 3 thirds of the esophagus (P1=upper, P2=middle, and P3=distal).