Diverticulosis

I suffered intermittently from irritable bowel syndrome for much of my life, especially when sitting exams and under stress, but in 2003 I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and adopted a low carb way of eating soon afterwards. To my surprise, the IBS disappeared completely, never to return.

A daily serving of above ground, leafy, green vegetables cooked any way you like them and raw in salads provides plenty of fibre. Ground flax seeds are widely available from supermarkets and health food shops if you need a little extra fibre without raising BG readings and avocados, if you happen to like them, are a tasty way to keep eveything moving.

Hello, I’ve not been on this site for a very long time , as doctor seems no longer worried about this , I do have regular blood test but nothing else .
I’ve a couple of questions , I have diverticulitis ( had a very bad fair up recently) which made me start to think about it all again , I have noted the magnesium citrate and will certainly try that , as the constipation is so painful.
When I was on here before there was a very helpful moderator who made her own granola the night before , I’m wondering if she is still on here or if someone has her recipe, big ask.
Reasons for my being on here for so long cancers have sort of taken over my worries , I’m 86 if that makes any difference.
Thanks for help once again

Thornliebank said:

When I was on here before there was a very helpful moderator who made her own granola the night before

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Thanks for the tag @lovinglife I have made keto coconut porridge and chocolate granola. @Thornliebank here’s the link for the porridge:


I can’t remember which recipe for granola I used but Googling low carb granola brings up loads of recipes.

Rachox said:

Thanks for the tag @lovinglife I have made keto coconut porridge and chocolate granola. @Thornliebank here’s the link for the porridge:

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I can’t remember which recipe for granola I used but Googling low carb granola brings up loads of recipes.

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thanks Rachox ,
I do recognise your photo , so think it was you .
I used to follow the keto diet I think I should get back on it , I’ve even got the book so no excuses.
Thank you to lovinlng life , this was the first very bad turn I’d had for ages , maybe I’m blaming the wrong thing.
To be frank and probably to much info I swing from constipation to the other way , in fact the constipation is easier to control.
Thank to all will look into it probably later ,

Thornliebank said:

thanks Rachox ,
I do recognise your photo , so think it was you .
I used to follow the keto diet I think I should get back on it , I’ve even got the book so no excuses.
Thank you to lovinlng life , this was the first very bad turn I’d had for ages , maybe I’m blaming the wrong thing.
To be frank and probably to much info I swing from constipation to the other way , in fact the constipation is easier to control.
Thank to all will look into it probably later ,

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I’ve suffered from painful infected flareups requiring hospitalisation for decades. However since going low carb those have almost disappeared. However constipation has increased despite lots of fluids and green veg.
Too much fibre causes flareups, too little increases constipation. I never seemed to strike the right balance.
Psyllium husks are helping… but build up very gradually. Tip of teaspoonful mixed in glass of water to start with then immediately drink the same amount of water again. Very gradually increase the amount on the teaspoon stirring briskly into the water and drinking down followed by another glass of water. Think recommend amount is 1-2 tsps but everyone is different. I’m managing with 1 tsp.
It’s the only fibre addition that hasn’t caused its own problems.
My diverticulitis comes from I think my gall bladder removal and the constant drip of bile thereafter inflaming my gut together lots of antibiotics and generally poor gut biome.
I’m trying to tackle that too with probiotics.

Thanks Taighnamona , I can relate to everything you’ve said , my diverticulitis was diagnosed when I had bowel cancer.
I’ve been very lax with diet lately due to more cancers .
But I’m going to get back on the keto diet this week end , I seem to have lost all interest in food , which was such a big part of my enjoyment but will try and get back to it little plates are what I now enjoy.
Hope you get on ok ,

Thornliebank said:

When I was on here before there was a very helpful moderator who made her own granola the night before , I’m wondering if she is still on here or if someone has her recipe, big ask

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Not a (former) moderator, but @shelley262 mentioned having a low carb granola today here: https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/what-have-you-eaten-today-low-carb-forum.75781/post-2810040

Antje77 said:

Not a (former) moderator, but @shelley262 mentioned having a low carb granola today here: https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/what-have-you-eaten-today-low-carb-forum.75781/post-2810040

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I do eat low carb granola but don't bake one. I currently eat the M and S no grain one..


It's 2.3 g of carbs per serving and I have with a small serving of kefir every morning

I have diverticular disease, but have not had diverticulitis.
I also suffer from bouts of constipation.
I was advised years ago to take a dose of Lactulose every day to soften my stools.
This is safe for those with diabetes.
I keep forgetting, but when I take it regularly I am usually regular.

They gave /giving me dioctyl which I can take 5 a day , but as everyday is different it’s difficult to regulate, but I’d rather be constipated than the other way around.so hard to get it right