Eating plans for patients with diabetes mellitus and gastroparesis should include
a. six small meals daily.
b. three regular meals daily.
c. high protein intake.
d. increased fluid intake.
A
For patients with gastroparesis, six small meals daily are better tolerated than three regular meals daily. Patients with gastroparesis do not have increased needs for protein and fluid.
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