Certain types of foods and nutrients, such as fat and fiber, take longer to digest and further delay stomach emptying, which can make symptoms of Gastroparesis worse. A lower fat, lower or modified fiber diet with small frequent meals is generally recommended to reduce gastroparesis symptoms. However, it does vary from person to person, and […]
Learn About Gastroparesis During Gastroparesis Awareness Month
Among other things, August is recognized as Gastroparesis Awareness Month, and we wanted to do our part to bring attention to this somewhat common gastrointestinal condition. Gastroparesis is a medical condition that involves a disruption in the normal passage of food through the stomach and small intestine, disturbing the digestive process. In today’s blog, we […]
August Is Gastroparesis Awareness Month
Gastroparesis is a health condition in which the stomach cannot empty food in a normal way, which as you might imagine, can make digesting food an uncomfortable process. It’s a somewhat rare condition, but considering that diabetes is a driving force behind its onset, gastroparesis is becoming more prevalent in today’s society. Because August is […]