Fybogel

[SueUnwin]

I’ve recently been diagnosed with pre-diabetes and also have ibs. I am taking Fybogel twice a day but see that due to aspartame content it is not recommended in people with diabetes. I asked my gp but they didn’t know if I should continue with it. Any advice? If the answer is No, is there an alternative that would be better for me?

 

[wiflib]

Where are you getting that info from? Aspartame is a sugar replacement so millions of diabetics use it.

 

[copilost]

I'm a newbie but changing to a LCHF diet killed my IBS dead in 3 days. Also killed my acid reflux in the same three days. I had a bottle Gaviscon by my bed (it messes with B12 so neuropathy is on the cards I found out recently), no more hopefully. Don't sweat the drugs, change your diet. I'd say "what have you got to lose"?

 

[DawnOfTheZed]

Psyllium husk is good too if you don't like fybrogel. I liked it best in porridge but others don't like the slimey gelatinous gloopiness of it when water is added.

 

[Resurgam]

I add a small amount of psyllium to my salads for extra fiber.

 

[DawnOfTheZed]

I add a small amount of psyllium to my salads for extra fiber.

Thanks @Resurgam

Ooh! I never thought to try it 'dry' or am I confusing husk and whole? I'd like to try that soon.