A patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus has difficulty swallowing and takes milk of magnesium every day for nausea and constipation. What should the nurse suspect is occurring with this patient?

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Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) is a common symptom of visceral neuropathy in patients with diabetes mellitus. Milk of magnesium is a common treatment for nausea and constipation, which can be caused by visceral neuropathy. Peripheral neuropathy is more commonly associated with symptoms such as pain, tingling, and numbness in the extremities. Age-related changes and reactions to insulin injections are not likely to cause difficulty swallowing or gastrointestinal symptoms.

A Patient with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Has Difficulty Swallowing