Etiology
     Poorly controlled diabetes
Tx
     1. Improved glycemic control
     2. Small frequent meals
     3. A dopamine antagonist (e.g. metoclopramide, domperidone) before meals
     4. Bethanechol
     5. Erythromycin (interacts with motilin receptors, promoting gastric emptying)

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