This is a pilot study to explore the effect of 'medical nutritional therapy' in patients diagnosed with post-bariatric hypoglycemia (PBH), 2-4 years after gastric bypass surgery. The study is largely inspired by the findings presented in the meta-analyses from Joslin Diabetes Center, where a treatment strategy is proposed to reduce the symptoms of PBH. This treatment strategy is mainly based on clinical observations and experience, while there is little or no objective data to support that this strategy improves PBH. The data from this pilot study can then be used to set up larger studies where a conclusion on treatment of PBH may be drawn.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
9
participant's usual diet during 2 weeks
controlled portions of low glycemic index carbohydrates, avoidance of rapidly absorbed carbohydrates, adjustment of timing of meals and snacks, and attention to personal and cultural barriers to implementation
Obesity Outpatient Clinic, Surgical Clinic, Nord-Trøndelag Hospital Trust, Hospital of Namsos
Namsos, Trøndelag, Norway
blood sugar variation
measured by continuous blood glucose monitor
Time frame: 4 weeks
This platform is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.