Diabetic Gastroparesis Treatment: An Overview
The primary goal of
diabetic gastroparesis treatment is to regain control of blood glucose levels. To that end, diabetic gastroparesis treatments include:
- Insulin
- Oral medications
- Changes in what and when you eat
- Feeding tubes and intravenous feeding (in severe cases).
It is important to note that in most cases treatment does not cure diabetic gastroparesis -- it is usually a chronic condition. Treatment helps you manage the condition so that you can be as healthy and comfortable as possible.
Insulin as a Diabetic Gastroparesis Treatment
If you have diabetic gastroparesis, your food is being absorbed more slowly and at unpredictable times.
To control blood glucose, you may need to:
- Take insulin more often
- Take your insulin after you eat instead of before
- Check your blood glucose levels frequently after you eat, and administer insulin whenever necessary.
Your doctor will give you specific instructions based on your particular needs.
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