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Goodbye Gastroparesis
New Therapy Helps Relieve Severe Stomach Condition
On January 3, Medtronic, Inc. announced the results of a study that suggests a new therapy significantly reduces the symptoms of gastroparesis.
In the study, Enterra Therapy, an impantable device, has been shown to reduce the symptoms of gastroparesis. It functions by delivering mild electrical pulses to the nerves in the stomach, which stimulates digestion.
Gastroparesis, a severe stomach condition that effects up to 25 percent of all people with diabetes, occurs when the stomach muscles do not work properly. Common symptoms include vomiting, nausea and abdominal pain.
According to the United Hospital of St Paul, Minnesota, of the 100 patients worldwide who were used in the study, 93 percent of them vomited less than half as many times after using the device.
While the results show a variety of responses, overall most patients felt a lot better after using Enterra Therapy. The medication, produced by Medtronic, Inc., of Minneapolis, has been available since March 2000. For more information, contact Medtronic at (800) 664-5111, ext. 4000.
Categories: Diabetes, Diabetes, Gastroparesis (Digestion Problems)
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Apr 1, 2001
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Diabetes Health
Diabetes Health is the essential resource for people living with diabetes- both newly diagnosed and experienced as well as the professionals who care for them. We provide balanced expert news and information on living healthfully with diabetes. Each issue includes cutting-edge editorial coverage of new products, research, treatment options, and meaningful lifestyle issues.
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- Diabetic / Diabetes Health
- Type 1 / 1.5 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Blood Glucose / Sugar
- High/Low Blood Sugar / Fast Acting Glucose
- Insulin- Pumps, Pens & Syringes
- Continuous Glucose Monitors, CGM, Infusion Sets
- Type 2 Medications
- Hyperglycemia
- Hypoglycemia
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