The High-Resolution Three-Dimensional Magnetic Detector System 3D-Magma Accurately Measures Gastric and Small Bowel Motility in People with Type 2 Diabetes with Neuropathy

Abstract

Gastroparesis is an important complication of diabetes. Motility disorders are underdiagnosed and can lead to unexplained hypoglycemia. Currently diagnostic options are limited. All established methods harbor certain disadvantages. The 3D-MAGMA system is capable of reliably measuring gastric and small intestinal motility. The aim of the current study was to determine if 3D-MAGMA is able to detect changes in intestinal motility in people with type 2 diabetes. 18 healthy volunteers and 19 people with type 2 diabetes underwent motility testing by 3D-MAGMA. In the control group the retention time in the stomach was 33.0 [min] compared to 75.3 [min] in the diabetes group. The median time in the duodenum was 12.7 [min] compared to 8.1 [min]. The time for the first 50 cm of the jejunum was 29.9 [min] compared to 28.2 [min]. Discussion and conclusion: 3D-MAGMA is able to detect changes in intestinal motility. Its clinical value might be useful in patients with fluctuating blood glucose levels and unexplained hypoglycemic episodes.

Key words

gastroparesis - gastrointestinal motility - fluctuating blood glucose - neuropathy - gastric emptying - motility disorders

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