Gender differences in symptoms suggestive of diabetic gastroparesis in the West Bank: clinical insights from a cross-sectional study

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Diabetic gastroparesis (DGP) affects 5-15% of diabetes mellitus patients, manifesting as upper gastrointestinal symptoms.
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Females are four times more likely to develop DGP and report higher severity scores for all symptoms compared to males.
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The study included 3,248 patients and utilized the Gastroparesis Cardinal Symptom Index to assess symptom severity.
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Female gender is the only independent factor associated with severe DGP symptoms, with an odds ratio of 2.38.
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Understanding gender differences in DGP is crucial for developing targeted management plans for affected patients.

Frontiers In Medicine

by Diya Asad, Qusai Zreqat, Shahd T. Idais, Marah Hunjul, Bara'ah Huseein, Alaa Ayyad, Hamzeh M. I. Abugharbieh, Haroun Neiroukh, Areen Zuhour, Salsabeel M. Abukhalaf, Nour Al-Atrash, Roa Alzughayyar, Hussein Hallak
June 10, 2026

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