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What Causes Stomach Discomfort While On Insulin?

I am a Type 2 diabetes patient and have been on insulin for 3 months. I am at 45 units a day over a period of 3 months and have finally gotten my blood sugar under 200...mostly high 100 s. However, I have had stomach problems which is hard to tell where the problem is, but general discomfort especially after I eat meals. Could the insulin be causing pancreatitus? s
Wed, 28 Feb 2018
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Hello,

It is in relation to food-induced stomach upset, digestive enzyme
disturbances, gut flora alterations, motility related point, or others.


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
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What Causes Stomach Discomfort While On Insulin?

Hello, It is in relation to food-induced stomach upset, digestive enzyme disturbances, gut flora alterations, motility related point, or others. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel