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Table 2 Differential diagnosis of gastrointestinal complaints in T1DM patients [39, 40, 105, 106]

From: Screening for coeliac disease in adult patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus: myths, facts and controversy

Causes of gastrointestinal complaints in T1DM patients

Coeliac disease

Diabetic gastropathy

Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Mesenteric ischemia

Irritable bowel syndrome

Hyperglycaemia affects GI motor function and perceptions of the GI tract

Metformin use

Depression

Eating disorders