excessive gas, high blood glucose

Greetings!

10 days ago I had an anxiety-ridden period at work (now over). I began having excessive gas that first night which wakes me at night. The morning after the second such night I had a periodic blood test related to my cholesterol medicine. The blood glucose came back at 300, whereas just a few months before it had been below 200. I was  diagnosed with diabetes 2. I have a long-term history of 200-400 mg of ibuprofen to manage chronic pain from an old injury. The excess gas condition has continued ('treating' with Gas-X).  I am wondering if 1) the anxiety at work could have caused an ulcer to erupt (or if not what might explain the on-gong excessive gas)?  and 2) might the sudden significant elevation in gas have temporarily elevated my blood glucose level, so that I should be re-tested? 3) what tests/treatments could distinguish between ulcers, diverticulosis, or treat the gas, etc?  Thanks!

[Kevin Pho, MD]

To answer your questions:
1) Anxiety and stress can exacerbate ulcers.  An upper endoscopy would help evaluate this, as well as other upper GI disorders.  

2) I am not aware of a disease where an increase in blood sugar leads to gas.

3) I would pursue the upper endoscopy to look for ulcers.  A colonoscopy can help exclude diverticulosis.  

Imaging the abdomen with a CT scan can be done if the endoscopies are negative.

This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.

Kevin, M.D.
www.kevinmd.com