What it is
It can make blood sugar harder to control in people with diabetes.
Eating smaller, low-fat and low-fibre meals more often, medicines and, rarely, procedures or feeding tubes can help.
Common signs
- Feeling full very quickly
- Feeling sick and vomiting
- Bloating and tummy pain
- Heartburn
- Losing weight without trying
How it is usually diagnosed
- A gastric emptying scan
- Endoscopy to rule out a blockage
- Blood tests
Records worth keeping
Keeping these together makes each appointment easier, especially when you see a new doctor:
- Gastric emptying study results
- Endoscopy reports
- Blood sugar records
- Dietitian advice
Questions to ask your doctor
- What is causing my gastroparesis?
- How should I change what I eat?
- Could any of my medicines be making it worse?
When to get help right away
Call 112 or go to the nearest emergency department if you have:
- Vomiting that will not stop, or signs of dehydration: get urgent medical help
This page is general information. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace a doctor who knows your history. Medfold keeps your records organised; it does not interpret them.