Diverticulitus and Type 2

VOGON SPACE CAPTAIN said:

Does diverticulitus have any effect on diabetes, how do I treat diverticulitus

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More often than not, diverticulitis passes on its own. Whatever you do, do NOT take an NSAID for the pain (Diclofenac, Naproxen, Ibuprofen etc), because those irritate the bowel wall and just make it a lot worse, if they haven't caused the pain in the first place. (I know I'm supposed to put a reference here, but just check the leaflet, it should be in there). Paracetamol is fine, and doesn't have the same side effect as an NSAID would. If you feel sick on top of the pain, have a fever, blood in your stool or anything, get in touch with your GP for some further assistance; they can help, and it's quite common to need help with this, so no shame there.

As for diabetes, your numbers could go up when your body is in some distress, so from pain or infection or inflammation, your blood glucose could rise. If you're treating your diabetes with a low carb diet, you might be lacking some in dietary fibers, and then adding psyllium husk or something to some full fat yoghurt, (and drinking LOTS!!!) could make your stool a bit softer and easier to pass past the diverticulum, so it doesn't hurt as much and stool doesn't get compacted in it.

I hope you feel better soon!
Jo

Advice from my gastroenterologist was never to get constipated (so nothing gets stuck in the pouches).
On low carb, I do this by eating milled seeds regularly. And increasing water intake.
But I haven't had a diverticulitis attack since going low carb anyway. That's over 5 years now

VOGON SPACE CAPTAIN said:

Does diverticulitus have any effect on diabetes, how do I treat diverticulitus

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Good advice from the other responses. I suffered badly for years with buscopan etc helping not at all. Stress was a factor too.
I was admitted a couple of times with really painful infections. I gave myself a shake, looked at my weight, my diet and read a lot. Started drinking lots of water, taking pre/ probiotics, used peppermint oil capsules to calm my gut.
Since changing my diet to low carb high fat I’ve had very very few episodes and no infections.
My glucose increased when I had painful attacks or infections but otherwise was ok.
I use a little of chia seeds and ground flax for some fibre… but not a lot. Fibre is not my gut’ s friend. Good luck.