Gastric emptying patterns in diabetic gastroparesis patients: insights from a scintigraphy-based study at AIIMS Rishikesh

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood sugar levels. One of its complications, diabetic autonomic neuropathy, can impact various bodily systems, including the gastrointestinal system. Gastroparesis, characterized by delayed gastric emptying, is a common symptom of diabetic autonomic neuropathy. While extensive research on overall gastric emptying exists, there is a gap in understanding compartmental gastric emptying patterns. This study aims to describe distinct gastric emptying patterns in Type 2 DM patients with gastroparesis symptoms, providing valuable insights for targeted management. This study sheds light on diverse gastric emptying patterns in Type 2 DM patients with gastroparesis symptoms. Gastric hurrying emerged as the most common pattern, indicating rapid gastric emptying. Importantly, this study found no significant relationship between these patterns and gastric emptying times. These findings underscore the utility of gastric emptying scintigraphy as a valuable tool for evaluating gastric motility disorders in Type 2 DM patients, facilitating the development of precise treatments for specific gastric motility issues