Understanding Gastroparesis - Diabetic Gastroparesis for the Health Provider

Also known as delayed gastric emptying, gastroparesis is a digestive disorder in which the muscles in the wall of the stomach work poorly – or not at all – preventing the stomach from emptying properly or in a timely manner.

Gastroparesis develops when the vagus nerve – which normally controls the transportation of food from the stomach through the digestive tract – is damaged. As a result, intestinal and stomach muscles fail to initiate the strong contractions necessary to propel food along (peristaltic wave action). This causes food to move too slowly, and can even prevent food from making its way through the digestive tract.

This disruption of the digestive cycle interferes with proper digestion, and can upset blood sugar levels and nutritional intake, and cause nausea and vomiting.

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Jo Jordan
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