Gastric/Stomach Emptying Rate
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ercarta
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Gastric emptying begins roughly 30 minutes after eating a meal. Carbs and proteins break down the quickest.
A high gastric emptying rate can lead to blood sugar spikes, insulin surges in the body to counter the sugar, and ultimately rapidly stored fat.
Do you have any pro-tips to slow stomach emptying and prevent blood sugar spikes?
Go!
Eric
A high gastric emptying rate can lead to blood sugar spikes, insulin surges in the body to counter the sugar, and ultimately rapidly stored fat.
Do you have any pro-tips to slow stomach emptying and prevent blood sugar spikes?
Go!
Eric
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Is something that is actually an issue for you or just something you read and are concerned about?6
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Consume more foods high fiber foods (i.e. vegetables, berries, whole unrefined grains and beans) and avoiding refined processed sugars/foods.3
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Consume more foods high fiber foods (i.e. vegetables, berries, whole unrefined grains and beans) and avoiding refined processed sugars/foods.1
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Is something that is actually an issue for you or just something you read and are concerned about?
It’s an issue for all of us.
I actively try to manage it and I’m wanting to learn if others who do the same are doing it better is all.
Currently, I consume soluble fiber with all meals, seek out foods with a low glycemic index when I can, and consume 16oz of cinnamon tea a day.
All of which require a great deal of attention and are exhausting to keep up.
Whaddya got?5 -
I limit fat and fiber to avoid delayed gastric emptying. Fiber slows things more for me personally, but I've found that fat can really slow emptying as well.
ETA: Intentionally slowing gastric emptying isn't something I'd suggest doing on purpose. When I'm not digesting properly, the feeling of delayed gastric emptying is nauseated, overfull and shaky. Not something I would EVER, EVER, EVER deliberately try to accomplish day after day....5 -
Is something that is actually an issue for you or just something you read and are concerned about?
It’s an issue for all of us.
I actively try to manage it and I’m wanting to learn if others who do the same are doing it better is all.
Currently, I consume soluble fiber with all meals, seek out foods with a low glycemic index when I can, and consume 16oz of cinnamon tea a day.
All of which require a great deal of attention and are exhausting to keep up.
Whaddya got?
I'm not a medical expert, but what you're describing sounds like normal bodily function for digestion processes. This shouldn't actually be a problem unless you have a medical condition such as diabetes. Any fat gain or storage from this process alone will be insignificant. If you are concerned about avoiding fat gain or losing fat, you need to eat in a calorie deficit.11 -
Here's what I got:
You're diabetic and are looking for the best ways to control your blood sugar. That's great!
But, I think, based on all your posts, that you are over-thinking and over-Googling.
Maybe you could ask your doctor for a referral to a registered dietician, who can help you work out a more simple plan. It shouldn't be so exhausting.15 -
Is something that is actually an issue for you or just something you read and are concerned about?
It’s an issue for all of us.
I actively try to manage it and I’m wanting to learn if others who do the same are doing it better is all.
Currently, I consume soluble fiber with all meals, seek out foods with a low glycemic index when I can, and consume 16oz of cinnamon tea a day.
All of which require a great deal of attention and are exhausting to keep up.
Whaddya got?
I'm not a medical expert, but what you're describing sounds like normal bodily function for digestion processes. This shouldn't actually be a problem unless you have a medical condition such as diabetes. Any fat gain or storage from this process alone will be insignificant. If you are concerned about avoiding fat gain or losing fat, you need to eat in a calorie deficit.
Appreciate the feedback. You and I may be on opposite ends of the spectrum. That’s good on you!
I’m about 55lbs overweight and in my late 30s. While I’m not yet pre-diabetic, as it might be. It is still a concern for me. I prefer to stay on offense with respect to managing my blood sugar. I do this in tandem with managing my caloric intake.
Eric0 -
Unless you have a specific medical reason, things like this just way over complicate things for the average person.
Eat at a reasonable deficit. Aim if you can for a nutritionally complete diet while still allowing yourself room for treats and things you enjoy. Learn how your body responds to certain things like macros, eating times, etc, and adjust from there based on personal preference. The rest of the stuff is extra noise that will only make this more difficult for you. It can be simple if you let it be.9 -
Unless you have a motility issue than you are overthinking it. Dumping syndrome is a real issue but not what you are describing at all.
I have gastroparesis (delayed gastric emptying) and it is horrible and definitely something that you don't want to have. It also really messes up with your blood sugar levels.
Symptoms of delayed gastric emptying: nausea, vomiting, severe upper abdominal pain, early satiety, no appetite, gas, heart burn, indigestion, etc, etc. It's a serious medical condition.15 -
Is something that is actually an issue for you or just something you read and are concerned about?
It’s an issue for all of us.
I actively try to manage it and I’m wanting to learn if others who do the same are doing it better is all.
Currently, I consume soluble fiber with all meals, seek out foods with a low glycemic index when I can, and consume 16oz of cinnamon tea a day.
All of which require a great deal of attention and are exhausting to keep up.
Whaddya got?
I'm not a medical expert, but what you're describing sounds like normal bodily function for digestion processes. This shouldn't actually be a problem unless you have a medical condition such as diabetes. Any fat gain or storage from this process alone will be insignificant. If you are concerned about avoiding fat gain or losing fat, you need to eat in a calorie deficit.
Appreciate the feedback. You and I may be on opposite ends of the spectrum. That’s good on you!
I’m about 55lbs overweight and in my late 30s. While I’m not yet pre-diabetic, as it might be. It is still a concern for me. I prefer to stay on offense with respect to managing my blood sugar. I do this in tandem with managing my caloric intake.
Eric
My bad. I assumed you were diabetic based on all of your references to managing your blood sugar. Since you are not, I'll edit my response to say you are REALLY over-thinking this and making your life unnecessarily complicated.14 -
Protein like beef and pork are super filling for me. I had steak for dinner last night and still feel full today. Ugh1
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Is something that is actually an issue for you or just something you read and are concerned about?
It’s an issue for all of us.
I actively try to manage it and I’m wanting to learn if others who do the same are doing it better is all.
Currently, I consume soluble fiber with all meals, seek out foods with a low glycemic index when I can, and consume 16oz of cinnamon tea a day.
All of which require a great deal of attention and are exhausting to keep up.
Whaddya got?
I'm not a medical expert, but what you're describing sounds like normal bodily function for digestion processes. This shouldn't actually be a problem unless you have a medical condition such as diabetes. Any fat gain or storage from this process alone will be insignificant. If you are concerned about avoiding fat gain or losing fat, you need to eat in a calorie deficit.
Appreciate the feedback. You and I may be on opposite ends of the spectrum. That’s good on you!
I’m about 55lbs overweight and in my late 30s. While I’m not yet pre-diabetic, as it might be. It is still a concern for me. I prefer to stay on offense with respect to managing my blood sugar. I do this in tandem with managing my caloric intake.
Eric
The number one lifestyle cause of Type 2 diabetes is being overweight. Focusing on weight control should be the priority if you are concerned about it.9 -
SuzySunshine99 wrote: »Is something that is actually an issue for you or just something you read and are concerned about?
It’s an issue for all of us.
I actively try to manage it and I’m wanting to learn if others who do the same are doing it better is all.
Currently, I consume soluble fiber with all meals, seek out foods with a low glycemic index when I can, and consume 16oz of cinnamon tea a day.
All of which require a great deal of attention and are exhausting to keep up.
Whaddya got?
I'm not a medical expert, but what you're describing sounds like normal bodily function for digestion processes. This shouldn't actually be a problem unless you have a medical condition such as diabetes. Any fat gain or storage from this process alone will be insignificant. If you are concerned about avoiding fat gain or losing fat, you need to eat in a calorie deficit.
Appreciate the feedback. You and I may be on opposite ends of the spectrum. That’s good on you!
I’m about 55lbs overweight and in my late 30s. While I’m not yet pre-diabetic, as it might be. It is still a concern for me. I prefer to stay on offense with respect to managing my blood sugar. I do this in tandem with managing my caloric intake.
Eric
My bad. I assumed you were diabetic based on all of your references to managing your blood sugar. Since you are not, I'll edit my response to say you are REALLY over-thinking this and making your life unnecessarily complicated.
I don't know why people think delaying your gastric emptying speed is desirable. Playing with fire. It's good to have a normal gastric emptying speed like the OP describes.13 -
Is something that is actually an issue for you or just something you read and are concerned about?
It’s an issue for all of us.
I actively try to manage it and I’m wanting to learn if others who do the same are doing it better is all.
Currently, I consume soluble fiber with all meals, seek out foods with a low glycemic index when I can, and consume 16oz of cinnamon tea a day.
All of which require a great deal of attention and are exhausting to keep up.
Whaddya got?
I'm not a medical expert, but what you're describing sounds like normal bodily function for digestion processes. This shouldn't actually be a problem unless you have a medical condition such as diabetes. Any fat gain or storage from this process alone will be insignificant. If you are concerned about avoiding fat gain or losing fat, you need to eat in a calorie deficit.
Appreciate the feedback. You and I may be on opposite ends of the spectrum. That’s good on you!
I’m about 55lbs overweight and in my late 30s. While I’m not yet pre-diabetic, as it might be. It is still a concern for me. I prefer to stay on offense with respect to managing my blood sugar. I do this in tandem with managing my caloric intake.
Eric
The number one lifestyle cause of Type 2 diabetes is being overweight. Focusing on weight control should be the priority if you are concerned about it.
Right?? Why am I taking flak for this?
At any rate, just discovered this community a couple days back. Got lots of random questions to unpack. I’m sure my curiosity will taper off at some point once I get the weight loss going again.
Thanks @MikePTY.
Eric5 -
Is something that is actually an issue for you or just something you read and are concerned about?
It’s an issue for all of us.
I actively try to manage it and I’m wanting to learn if others who do the same are doing it better is all.
Currently, I consume soluble fiber with all meals, seek out foods with a low glycemic index when I can, and consume 16oz of cinnamon tea a day.
All of which require a great deal of attention and are exhausting to keep up.
Whaddya got?
I'm not a medical expert, but what you're describing sounds like normal bodily function for digestion processes. This shouldn't actually be a problem unless you have a medical condition such as diabetes. Any fat gain or storage from this process alone will be insignificant. If you are concerned about avoiding fat gain or losing fat, you need to eat in a calorie deficit.
Appreciate the feedback. You and I may be on opposite ends of the spectrum. That’s good on you!
I’m about 55lbs overweight and in my late 30s. While I’m not yet pre-diabetic, as it might be. It is still a concern for me. I prefer to stay on offense with respect to managing my blood sugar. I do this in tandem with managing my caloric intake.
Eric
The number one lifestyle cause of Type 2 diabetes is being overweight. Focusing on weight control should be the priority if you are concerned about it.
Right?? Why am I taking flak for this?
At any rate, just discovered this community a couple days back. Got lots of random questions to unpack. I’m sure my curiosity will taper off at some point once I get the weight loss going again.
Thanks @MikePTY.
Eric
I think what Mike and everyone else is trying to tell you is that to prevent diabetes, you just need to focus on weight management. And that means eating fewer calories than you burn.
Everything else....your digestive process, your blood sugar, cinnamon tea, etc. is just making your life more complicated and stressful than it needs to be. You said yourself that it’s exhausting. And it’s unnecessary.
Track your calories, eat at a calorie deficit, lose weight, and that gives you the best chance at a healthy future.16 -
Weight loss and the concurrent benefits from it are 100% achievable with no manipulation of gastric emptying required. I'm also in my late 30s and was 55 pounds overweight. Now I'm not, and I never gave a thought to gastric emptying. You say all the things you're doing require a great deal of attention and are exhausting to keep up with. We're saying, it's not really necessary. Joy!8
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Weight loss and the concurrent benefits from it are 100% achievable with no manipulation of gastric emptying required. I'm also in my late 30s and was 55 pounds overweight. Now I'm not, and I never gave a thought to gastric emptying. You say all the things you're doing require a great deal of attention and are exhausting to keep up with. We're saying, it's not really necessary. Joy!
Awesome! Noted, thanks all. 🙏🏼2 -
singingflutelady wrote: »Unless you have a motility issue than you are overthinking it. Dumping syndrome is a real issue but not what you are describing at all.
I have gastroparesis (delayed gastric emptying) and it is horrible and definitely something that you don't want to have. It also really messes up with your blood sugar levels.
Symptoms of delayed gastric emptying: nausea, vomiting, severe upper abdominal pain, early satiety, no appetite, gas, heart burn, indigestion, etc, etc. It's a serious medical condition.
@singingflutelady A bit off topic, but could you tell me how you were diagnosed? I'm going through these exact symptoms right now and I'm thoroughly miserable. I saw a GI specialist who wasn't sure what was going on and said the problem should pass on its own, but I have a gastroscopy scheduled in case it doesn't... And I'm not sure if sticking a camera into my stomach will show what's happening. Is there any light at the end of the tunnel?
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Generally many diabetics have a fast gastric emptying rate
Although I do agree OP possibly seems to be over analyzing/focusing too heavily on one aspect of diet, some dietary means to slow GER (gastric emptying rate) are eating a blend of macros (fats & protein with carbs, no snacking on high carb foods), adding fiber into the equation/complex carbohydrates vs. simple carbs, and eating solid foods (vs. liquids). There are other factors but they are really overkill (i.e. pH of foods). Probably more practical to just focus on total daily kcals and carbohydrate management & control glycemia
There are many drugs that can both speed up & slow down GER; commonly for diabetics, the Glucagon Like-1 Peptide Agonists (liraglutide, exenatide, dulaglutide, albiglutide, semaglutide) will slow down transit time. Consult your MD first; generally a 2nd line therapy after metformin for type 2 diabetics3
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