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What Causes Flatulence And Burping While Suffering From Diabetes?

I have recently been told i am borderline Diabetic. I guess that is like being a little bit pregnant. I am having problems with my gut as i have flatulence all day followed by long loud burping at night. i have been told that is a symptom of diabetes. Is that correct? if not can you explain those symptoms? Thank you. I am going to a Diabetes specialist on the 6th April 2017.
Tue, 18 Apr 2017
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Hi my dear,

You say to have been told to be a borderline Diabetic. This means that your blood sugar levels are not that high to consider you as diabetic, nor being within the normal range.

You are also reporting to have flatulence recently all day followed by long loud burping at night. These are not signs of diabetes, but to hyperacidity issues of your stomach, most probably due to acid reflux or gastritis.

I advise to:
- have frequent meals with small portions
- chew up slowly
- avoid using straws to drink
- avoid foods and drinks that would make flatulence worse
- take antacids after meals
- take simethicone for flatulence
- probiotics can help stabilize intestinal flora
- have your dinner at least 4 hours before bedtime
- avoid laying down immediately after eating

You can follow my advice until you see your doctor.
Wish fast recovery.
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What Causes Flatulence And Burping While Suffering From Diabetes?

Hi my dear, You say to have been told to be a borderline Diabetic. This means that your blood sugar levels are not that high to consider you as diabetic, nor being within the normal range. You are also reporting to have flatulence recently all day followed by long loud burping at night. These are not signs of diabetes, but to hyperacidity issues of your stomach, most probably due to acid reflux or gastritis. I advise to: - have frequent meals with small portions - chew up slowly - avoid using straws to drink - avoid foods and drinks that would make flatulence worse - take antacids after meals - take simethicone for flatulence - probiotics can help stabilize intestinal flora - have your dinner at least 4 hours before bedtime - avoid laying down immediately after eating You can follow my advice until you see your doctor. Wish fast recovery.