Gastroparesis Essentials (INFOGRAPHIC)

Normally, the stomach normally empties in 1½ to 2 hours after eating a meal. When you have gastroparesis, your stomach takes a lot longer to empty. The delay results in disrupted digestion and some uncomfortable symptoms. In most cases the cause of gastroparesis is unknown. We lay out the essential information about gastroparesis in this …

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Gastroparesis 101

Gastroparesis, also called delayed gastric emptying, is a disorder that disrupts digestion. Literally, it translates to “stomach paralysis”. Normally, stomach muscles contract to break up food and move it along through the gastrointestinal (GI) tract to the small intestine. Gastroparesis causes abnormal movement of the muscles in the stomach, which slows or stops the movement of …

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4 Diabetes Myths Busted

Diabetes myths can be harmful, especially for the 11 million of Americans who live with diabetes. False information can be particularly dangerous for the additional millions of people who live with undiagnosed, untreated diabetes. Misconceptions can prevent people living with diabetes from getting the help they need. Whether you have diabetes, or know someone that …

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