Hello all! I just joined the forum ! Is there a connection between sudden onset constipation and type 2 diabetes - been diabetic since 11 years old and have lots of complications but this was not one of them. I am looking for connection and explanation - does anyone know anything about this please? I am driven to despair. Thank you all !
Constipation connection to diabetes
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Hi @Tyc and welcome to the forums.
I'm so sorry that you are having difficulties.
Have you spoken to your GP or diabetic clinic about this? (Am guessing, quite possibly incorrectly, that if you've been diabetic since you were 11 and are 60 now you are probably T1 on insulin??? You mention T2 in your opening post though, so I'm confused)
I agree with @Andydragon 's question about medication, because quite a few medications (not just for diabetes) can cause constipation as a side effect.
I find that as I get older there are all too many non diabetic reasons for me to talk to my GP..... I would urge you to talk to yours.
I'm so sorry that you are having difficulties.
Have you spoken to your GP or diabetic clinic about this? (Am guessing, quite possibly incorrectly, that if you've been diabetic since you were 11 and are 60 now you are probably T1 on insulin??? You mention T2 in your opening post though, so I'm confused)
I agree with @Andydragon 's question about medication, because quite a few medications (not just for diabetes) can cause constipation as a side effect.
I find that as I get older there are all too many non diabetic reasons for me to talk to my GP..... I would urge you to talk to yours.
