Almost everyone knows the uncomfortable ache that comes from eating too much: You feel stuffed. But for some people with diabetes, a full sensation may have nothing to do with overindulging. Instead, it may be a sign of a serious complication called gastroparesis. Never heard of it? It's not uncommon; symptoms of gastroparesis have been reported in 5 to 12 percent of people with diabetes. Here's what you need to know about preventing and treating this complication before it creates more serious problems. In normal digestion, food leaves the stomach and makes its way into the small intestine no more than three hours after eating. However, in people with gastroparesis this journey is delayed and food remains in the stomach longer than it should, leading to a variety of symptoms.
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