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Preventing Hypoglycemia After Gastric Bypass

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor

Many patients who undergo gastric bypass surgery experience hypoglycemia after meals. Researchers report in the March issue of Gastroenterology that they can correct this condition with an agent that blocks the receptor for the glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP1). Roux-en-Y gastric bypass … Continue reading →

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Could Intestinal Microbes Reduce Insulin Resistance?

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor

The intestinal microbiota can be manipulated to increase insulin sensitivity in people with metabolic syndrome, according to a study published in the October issue of Gastroenterology. The trillions of microorganisms that reside in the human intestine are important regulators of … Continue reading →

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