Type 2 diabetes can cause diarrhea

Type 2 diabetes can lead to diarrhea, and is a relatively common phenomenon.

When blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes is at a high level or fluctuates greatly for a long time, it will cause gastrointestinal dysfunction, which will affect the normal peristalsis and digestion and absorption of the intestinal tract, resulting in diarrhea. Hyperglycemia can damage the autonomic nerves, making the intestinal movement lose normal rhythm, and may also affect the endocrine function of the intestinal tract, causing imbalance in the intestinal environment, resulting in diarrhea. In addition, certain drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes, such as metformin, may cause gastrointestinal discomfort, including diarrhea. This may be caused by direct stimulation of the gastrointestinal tract by the drug or through mechanisms such as affecting intestinal flora. Patients who develop diarrhea while taking the drug should communicate with their doctor promptly to assess whether treatment needs to be adjusted.