Diabetic issues and Indigestion

By Shila Millette


If you have diabetes and heartburn, even called GERD, and you take medication to reduce acid there are some things you should know.

A. There are health risks to taking GERD medications prolonged term

B. There is a good possibility you may manage GERD with the right food and nutrition changes

Did you recognize heartburn medications could possibly create the subsequent problems?

1. Magnesium Deficiency

There is even a heavy-duty association between reduced this mineral and insulin resistance, the fundamental issue of type 2 diabetes. The FDA earlier this year released information about just how taking these medications for longer than a year can easily induce reduced magnesium, which can easily create leg spasms, heart arrhythmias and seizures.

2. Pneumonia

If you have diabetic issues and get pneumonia it might be more severe by having greater danger of complications, and your body could take longer to heal.

3. C-diff

Short for Clostridium Difficile, this is bacteria that create extreme diarrhea and swelling in the colon. Dehydration is the greatest hazard by having diarrhea and diabetic issues, and if you have high blood sugars you can easily become dehydrated much quicker.

4. Osteoporosis or Bone Fractures

People with diabetes are may also have low vitamin D levels or be taking Actos, both of which may increase the risk of bone fractures.

5. Vitamin Deficiencies such as B12

People with diabetes who take metformin are also at risk for low B12 levels.

6. Bacterial Imbalance leading to Digestive Problems

People who have had diabetes for many years can have slow digestion due to nerve damage. Keeping a healthy balance of intestinal bacteria is important for immune system, absorbing nutrients and avoiding diarrhea and constipation.

What you can do if you have to take medication for acid reflux.

Eat healthy foods and whole foods for immune strength. Nuts are the best food source for magnesium.

Eat yogurt daily to replenish good bacteria or take a probiotic supplement.

Ask your doctor if B12 and D levels have been checked.

Ask your doctor about trying to get off the acid reflux medications. These medications are really only meant to be taken for a short time of a few weeks but most people just stay on them. I would NOT recommend going off the medication until you have made nutrition changes and are discussing changes with your doctor.

GERD may be unrelated to acid in stomach. Some evidence suggests that the heartburn symptoms of reflux are not caused by acid in stomach burning the esophagus, but rather by an immune response.




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