Please provide some do's and don'ts on dealing with gastroparesis.

Ignore: Do keep a food journal. Do eat small meals. Do see a gastroenterologist. Do eat low fat, low fiber.

Gastroparesis: Gastroparesis is a common problem in diabetics. Keepng blood sugar under good control can help.

Ignore: Check for other diseases such as reflux, neuropathies (diabetes, thyroid) and obesity.

Ignore: Don't use narcotic medications to treat the pain—they will only make your gastroparesis worse.

Ignore: Do consult your doctor to see if medication will help. Don't eat large meals.

Ignore: Metachloropromide half hours before the meals that three times a day can help reduce symptoms.

Ignore: Eat smaller meals more frequently.Don't eat a lot of fibrous fruits/veggies like oranges/broccoli.

Ignore: In addition to any medications, exercise moderately and drink plenty of water to keep things moving.

Ignore: Eat small portions at a time with plenty of fluid. low fat diet is important.

Ignore: Eat small, frequent meals. Follow a low residual diet.

Ignore: Food that is poorly digested can collect in the stomach and form what is called a bezoar. Chew well.

Be: Be sure to get enough iron in your diet and have your iron levels checked regularly!

Ignore: With gastroparesis multiple small feedings is helpful.

Ignore: Do take natural laxatives like prunes; avoid constipating foods like apples and potatoes.

Ignore: Do - eat more frequent small meals (5 small meals a day rather than 3 big ones).

Ignore: 4-5 small meals a day. Eat low fat and soluble fiber.Avoid carbonated beverages, alcohol and smoking.