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| Diabetic Gastroparesis |
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Prevention
Prevention of Digestive Distress through diet
Food intervention topics
Management of chronic digestive symptoms must begin with dietary steps. It is important to note that gastroparesis really represents a problem of abnormal motor function within the stomach and upper small intestine. Symptom management can be challenging due to added layers of other problems such as:
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Intolerance to a variety of sugars like fructose, lactose and sorbitol;
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Dumping syndrome (rapid emptying of the stomach), especially for liquids;
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Un-determined food allergies (Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis).
Diet interventions are further complicated for those who have gastroparesis secondary to problems such as; renal failure, post-surgical gastroparesis, and diabetic gastroparesis, to name a few…
Come back later, as this page is under construction.
This will be one of our most exciting sections. We intend to cover information related to functional food for reduction of inflammation and oxidative stress; as well as topic on specific interventions of various gut motor disorders; and other dietary interventions which may help put you back into control with good GI symptom management.
