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Gastroparesis

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kylejd121

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Hi guys,
I'm 27yo T1,got diagnosed at 16 with diabetes,at 18 I became more unwell and totally unable to eat therefore control of levels went out of the window,
Been battling uk government for gastric simulator therapy they have finally agreed to help with the cost and I'm due to have it fitted by 10/04/2015

I just want to know if any one else has one and how you are/have managed your diabetes since having one fitted,

Looked at things on YouTube etc,but I want to hear from real people who have real experience with it,

Thanks guys

Stay well
 
Hi @kylejd121 and welcome to the forum.

This is what the NHS has to say about the treatment.

Electrical stimulation
If dietary changes and medication don't improve your symptoms, a relatively new treatment called gastroelectrical stimulation may be tried. However, this is currently not routinely funded by many local NHS authorities.

Gastroelectrical stimulation involves surgically implanting a battery-operated device under the skin of your tummy.

Two leads attached to this device are fixed to the muscles of your lower stomach. They deliver electrical impulses to help stimulate the muscles involved in controlling the passage of food through your stomach. The device is turned on using a handheld external control.

The effectiveness of this treatment can vary considerably. Not everyone will respond to it and for many of those who do, the effect will largely wear off within 12 months. Therefore, this treatment is not suitable for everyone with gastroparesis.

There is also a small chance of this procedure leading to complications such as infection, the device dislodging and moving, or a hole forming in your stomach wall, which would mean removing the device. Speak to your surgeon about the possible risks.

For more information, read the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines on gastroelectrical stimulation for gastroparesis

http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/gastroparesis/Pages/Introduction.aspx

I don't recall anyone on the forum having been offered this treatment but you never know, there might be someone here who can tell you their experience.
 
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