Treatment for Diabetes and Gastroparesis

Overview

In diabetes patients, the stomach problems and gastroparesis problems are reduced with dietary changes. A gastroparesis is a progressive disorder which causes the food to remain in the stomach for prolonged periods of time and this condition is known as delayed gastric emptying. This disorder stems from the damage to the nerves that run through the digestive tract thereby these muscles do not work as they would normally due to which the food remains in the stomach undigested.

Gastroparesis is a common disorder in patients with type 2 diabetes and those who have been diagnosed with high uncontrolled glucose levels for a long time which will lead to nerve damage resulting in this disorder. Since this is progressive, you may not even realize you have the condition as many of the early symptoms resemble other conditions.

The symptoms include nausea, heartburn, early fullness after eating a small meal, vomiting of undigested food, loss of appetite, weight loss, stomach spasms, bloating, glucose levels which are hard to stabilize and acid reflux.

Study: Stomach problems in diabetes patients reduced with dietary changes

The stomach problems due to diabetes can be reduced with dietary changes. About 35% of diabetes patients suffer from gastroparesis and the researchers at the University of Gothenburg have found that the dietary changes are able to reduce the symptoms due to this disorder.

In this study, 56 diabetics with gastroparesis participated and they were piut on a small particle diet that falls apart such as a boiled potato when mashed with a fork and other examples such as thin soups, fish gratin, meat loaf, etc. They experienced significant relief from the symptoms of gastroparesis as compared to those who stuck with a traditional diabetes diet that focused on large food particles.

Eating and the resulting symptoms can be very anxiety producing for the gastroparesis patients. The participants who were put on a small particle diet experienced reduced anxiety levels. The small particle food is directly related to the stomach emptying. The researchers found that the patients on a small particle food has rates of stomach emptying similar to those of the healthy individuals since it leads to fewer hypoglycemic events which are easier to manage and tremendous value to the patients.

A large particle food could be used for diagnosing gastroparesis with the patients swalloing a special marker which can be followed through the digestive tract. These two are easily accessible and help to reduce the number of unknown gastroparesis cases which will help to reduce costs to the patients and society in the form of medical treatments.

Diet for diabetes-related gastroparesis

Here are some tips to keep in mind while adjusting the diet for diabetes related gastroparesis:

• Eat the vegetables cooked as opposed to raw
• Choose low-fat foods such as low-fat yogurt, cottage cheese, egg whites, fruits, lean meats and vegetables
• Consume plenty of liquids
• Eat pureed foods or soups to speed up digestion
• Follow a low fiber diet and avoid the fibrous foods such as oranges or broccoli
• Drink homemade ginger tea
• Avoid carbonated beverages and alcohol
• Eat small frequent meals throughout the day
• Ensure you chew your food properly
• Choose foods which are soft and easy to digest
• Eat probiotic foods such as kefir or greek yogurt
• Avoid lying down immediately after eating
• Avoid drinking water during meals as it dilutes the stomach acids making the digestion less effective
• Exercise gently after each meal
• Apple cider vinegar helps to relieve heartburn, bloating, abdominal pain and improve digestion
• Consume aloe vera to improve digestion and bowel regularity
• Coconut oil contain the essential fatty chains which will help in digestion

Treatment options for diabetes-related gastroparesis

The treatment options for the diabetes related gastroparesis are medications which stimulate the stomach muscles and controls the nausea and vomiting. In certain cases, surgery is required for treating the gastroparesis if the patient is not able to tolerate food and liquids. Doctors will recommend a feeding tube to be placed temporarily in the small intestine or a gastric venting tube for relieving the pressure from gastric contents. Your doctor will determine the best treatment depending on the severity of your condition. 

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