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Preventing Hypoglycemia After Gastric Bypass
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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Tagged blood sugar level, diabetes, glucose, glycemia, insulin, intestine, islet cell, L cell, Pancreas, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, side-effect, Weight Loss
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How Might Carbonation Contribute to Obesity?
Carbonation makes drinks seem less sweet than they really are, and could increase consumption of sugar and food, neuroscientists report in the September issue of Gastroenterology. It might be therefore be best for weight-loss plans to avoid carbonated beverages. Addition … Continue reading
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Tagged aspartame, brain activity, brain scan, carbonation, diet, fMRI, neuroscience, Obesity, soda, soft drink, sugar, Weight Loss
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What Causes Weight Gain After Gastric Bypass?
A surgical complication, rather than eating habits, can cause patients to regain lost weight after gastric bypass surgery, reports Barham K. Abu Dayyeh et al. in the March issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. The authors correlated increased diameter of … Continue reading