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type 2 and ulcerating colitis

waterford103

waterford103

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I have type 2 and ulcerative colitis . The diet for one is not compatible with the other --- help
 
Hi waterford and welcome to the forum.

It really is trial and error as ou have to find the foods that trigger a response from you.Best to keep a food diary to see if you can pinpoint the culprits.
This article gives some possible causes,

According to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America, diet is not a major factor in the inflammatory process. Some specific foods, however, may affect symptoms of ulcerative colitis and play some role in inflammation.

If you find that certain foods trigger your bowel symptoms, then you may want to avoid these foods to reduce your symptoms and self-manage your illness. For example, some people with ulcerative colitis find that coffee or caffeine exacerbates diarrhea and cramping. Other people complain that raw vegetables or high-fiber foods cause their GI symptoms

http://www.webmd.com/ibd-crohns-disease/ulcerative-colitis/creating-an-ulcerative-colitis-plan

Learning to avoid food triggers may give you better control of your disease and allow you greater freedom to enjoy an active life. Despite the fact there is no scientific proof, many people with ulcerative colitis have found that one or more of the following foods can trigger their GI symptoms:

  • alcohol
  • caffeine
  • carbonated beverages
  • dairy products, if lactose intolerant
  • dried beans, peas, and legumes
  • dried fruits, berries, fruits with pulp or seeds
  • foods containing sulfur or sulfate
  • foods high in fiber, including whole-grain products
  • hot sauce, pepper
  • meats
  • nuts, crunchy nut butters
  • popcorn
  • products containing sorbitol (sugar-free gum and candies)
  • raw vegetables
  • refined sugar
  • seeds
  • spicy foods, sauces
 
Hi there, if it was me I'd probably ask to see a dietician. Hopefully you'll get a good one :)

Welcome to the forum x
 
Loobles said:
Hi there, if it was me I'd probably ask to see a dietician. Hopefully you'll get a good one :)

Welcome to the forum x
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I have spoken to two dietician , they both say the same as the response above , it's hard work and balance my diabetes as well . The support I get is great but is either for one or the other , it's as if they don't talk the same language - mighty frustrating , I am an ongoing experiment , self administered.:(
 
In that case it probably is going to be purely trial and error for you. I feel for you...its hard enough just having to avoid carbs!
 
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