The Effect of Glucomannan Soluble Fiber on Glucose Homeostasis in Patients With Roux En Y (RNY) Gastric Bypass Surgery
The Effect of Glucomannan Soluble Fiber on Glucose Homeostasis in Patients With Roux En Y (RNY) Gastric Bypass Surgery
NCT ID: NCT02336438 Phase: PHASE4 Status: COMPLETED Enrollment: 10 Completion: 2014-11
Conditions
Hypoglycemia
Interventions
glucomannan
Summary
One of the emerging complications of RNY gastric bypass surgery is mild to severe refractory/ recurrent postprandial hypoglycemia. This complication can lead to a significant reduction in quality of life to severe disability. Unfortunately at this time there are no treatment guidelines or proven therapeutic options for the treatment of this complication. One of the proposed treatment options is the use of fiber supplements to help modify the absorption of glucose, slow the food bolus transit time more toward normal and restore the postprandial (after meal) glucose homeostasis. The investigators are proposing a pilot project for the use of Glucomannan soluble fiber as a treatment option for postprandial hypoglycemia in this cohort. This project will help the investigators to identify if Glucomannan soluble fiber can be used as an effective dietary supplement to eliminate or reduce this condition
Primary Outcome
Difference Score: Percent of Time Spent in Hypoglycemic State