See a doctor to confirm the cause and rule out infection, medication side effects, celiac disease, pancreatic insufficiency, or other bowel disorders
Improve blood sugar control
Review diabetes medications and adjust if needed
Stop or reduce foods that trigger diarrhea
Avoid sugar alcohols such as sorbitol, xylitol, and mannitol
Limit high-fat, greasy, and very spicy foods
Limit caffeine and alcohol
Eat smaller, more frequent meals
Increase soluble fiber if tolerated
Stay hydrated with water and electrolyte fluids
Use anti-diarrheal medicine only if approved by a clinician
Treat bacterial overgrowth if diagnosed
Treat pancreatic enzyme deficiency if diagnosed
Treat bile acid malabsorption if diagnosed
Check for autonomic neuropathy if symptoms are persistent
Seek urgent care for blood in stool, fever, severe pain, dehydration, or weight loss