Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Be aware of what causes diabetic gastroparesis. Monitor your blood sugar levels. Take your insulin after meals rather than before. Eat smaller, more frequent meals. Practice chewing your food properly. Avoid foods that are high in fat. Avoid eating food that is rich in fiber. Start exercising. Do not lie down after eating.

Answer: For people who have had diabetes for a while (normally at least 10 years with the disease), gradually complications start to occur such as damage to the nerves. This is why people with diabetes are known to have reduced sensation in their extremities (most commonly the feet) over time, as nerve damage goes hand-in-hand with chronically elevated blood sugar levels. One nerve that can get damaged in the long-term with diabetes is the vagus nerve, which is responsible for helping with digestion. Damage to the vagus nerve as a result of high blood sugars is what causes diabetic gastroparesis. If you have diabetic gastroparesis, or are at risk of developing the condition, it is especially important to watch your blood sugar levels closely. This is because too much time spent with elevated blood sugar levels will speed up the rate of damage to the vagus nerve, further impeding digestion. Therefore, if you consciously monitor your blood sugars and make an effort to keep them in the "normal range" for as much of the time as possible, you will minimize the rate of any further damage. The normal value for blood glucose ranges from 70mg/dl to 110mg/dl. If your blood sugar is outside of this range, you may need to take insulin (or higher medication doses) to lower blood sugar levels. Speak to your doctor about what strategies are best in your particular case. You can purchase a glucometer in any drugstore to monitor your sugar levels at home. To use a glucometer, use a lancet device to prick the tip of a finger. Place a drop of blood on the strip and wait for a few seconds as the device counts the blood sugar level. When suffering from diabetic gastroparesis, it is advisable to take your insulin injections after eating meals instead of before. This will ensure that the effects of insulin are delayed (given that the rate of digestion is delayed) and that the blood sugar levels are controlled. Be sure to consult with your physician before switching your insulin regime. To ease the symptoms of diabetic gastroparesis, it is advisable to eat smaller, more frequent meals instead of infrequent larger ones. This is due to the fact that smaller meals are easier to digest, and important nutrients can be absorbed by the body more quickly. Smaller quantities of food also prevent blood sugars from spiking too high, which reduces the need for insulin production. This is very important for diabetic people. Try to eat six small meals a day instead of three large ones. Chewing food properly helps with digestion. This is due to the fact that proper chewing breaks down the solid texture of food, making it much easier for the stomach acid to digest. Proper chewing of food involves chewing for longer periods of time, eating small portions, and swallowing slowly. Don't be in a hurry when eating - take your time and concentrate on chewing every bite thoroughly. It is hard for the body to digest fat since it is insoluble in water. Therefore, digesting fat takes more time and effort. Fatty foods should be avoided whenever possible, especially if you have diabetic gastroparesis. Foods that are high in fat include butter, cheese, processed meats, canned goods, and any fried meat. Acidic and spicy foods can also increase symptoms in those with gastroparesis. In addition, avoid carbonated beverages, as it can worsen abdominal distention. Although fiber is healthy for most individuals, if you suffer from diabetic gastroparesis too much fiber can make your digestion problems worse. Speak to your doctor before making significant changes to your diet; however, your doctor may recommend cutting back on high-fiber foods such as oranges, broccoli, apple with the skin on, wheat, beans, nuts, kale, and red cabbage. If you do need to cut back on fiber, try cutting out soluble fiber, eating small amounts of insoluble fiber instead. Insoluble fiber includes things like celery and wheat bran. Exercise can also help to improve digestion and blood sugar control. Exercise not only helps to utilize the sugar in your bloodstream faster, but it also develops channels for absorbing sugar that are "insulin-independent." What this means is that exercise improves your overall ability to digest and to absorb the sugar from your food without causing further nerve damage if you suffer from diabetic gastroparesis. It is important to sit up straight while you eat and to avoid lying down for at least two hours after eating. This will aid digestion due to gravity.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Use a slotted spoon to gently fold the pasta into the sauce. Add the reserved liquid 1 tablespoon at a time if the pasta appears too dry. Remove the skillet from the heat. Transfer the prepared pasta to a serving platter or pasta bowl and serve immediately.

Answer: Stop adding the liquid when the pasta and ingredients are completely coated but are not watery.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Imagine things you find sad. Use muscle memory to trigger teary eyes. Assume a teary-eyed persona. Find your power phrase. Think about sad music.

Answer:
If your goal is to get your waterworks started, you may have to go over the top in your imagining. Usually, there is at least one thing, like mistreated animals or impoverished children, that you can't help getting sad over. Use these to water up! Some other ideas that might get you teary-eyed include: War Starvation Disease Death Try to assume the position you were in at a time when you were teary-eyed for some reason. Then, as closely as you are able, mimic the motions, rate of breathing, and noises you made at that time. Though this might seem a little awkward, with practice your body's muscle memory can be trained to activate your tear glands to water your eyes. You don't have to be an actor to make use of actor's tricks. By identifying with a character, either an imaginary one or a live-action one you've seen on TV, you can make yourself misty eyed. Try to choose a character whose situation you can relate to. Relatable characters will make it easier for you to slip into their mindset, and from there, get the watering response going. Some phrases may have the ability to really upset you. Professional actors and acting teachers refer to this as a "power phrase" due to the fact that it can be used to give you power over your emotions. Simply repeat the phrase to yourself until you feel your eyes begin to moisten. Some examples of power phrases include: "I'm not good enough." "No one will ever love me." "I can't do anything right." "Why does everybody leave me?" Music can evoke a powerful emotion response inside of you, both in negative and positive ways. Think of a song that you find particularly depressing, and loop it in your head. You may also want to think about things you find sad or depressing as the music plays in your head. To help yourself get into the mood to cue your eye watering, you might want to bring some headphones and a music player so you can listen to the sad song before you need your eyes to water. When it's time to water up, take off the headphones and continue playing the song in your head until your tear glands begin to water.