Question 1

my husband is 65 and diabetic, well controlled on metformin. he has a dx of parathyroid adenoma w/coma (parathyroid removed) colon adenoma polyp & diverticulitis. he eats lots of roasted peanuts. every 2 wks he has diarrhea w/out pain. diet? see doc?

Accepted Answer

: "Peanuts are especially hard to digest, even though they are not nuts, they are a legume just like all beans, lentils, chick peas, garbanzo beans and soybeans. All members of the legume family should be eliminated if you are experiencing gastrointestinal symptoms such as pain, nausea, stomach aches, abdominal pain or diarrhea." Also peanuts can harbor mold which could cause problems.

Question 2

can diverticulitis and diverticulitis cause complications with diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Diverticulitis, by definition, is a bacterial infection arising from a hole in the colon.  Any infection may complicate the management of diabetes.

Question 3

can a diverticulitis flair up cause ones glucose level to increase?i don't have diabetes and my normal level is around 80, it's now 106 on recent labs

Accepted Answer

Sure can!: Diverticulitis is an infection of diverticula (pouches in the colon), and any infection stress the body. In diabetes this loads to higher glucose levels.  This is why infections are so worrying for diabetics especially.  When sick, monitor your blood sugars closely, even if on antibiotics. Discuss your treatment of the diverticulitis with your doc, &amp; above what levels of blood sugar to call.

Question 4

i have diabetes, diverticulitis(newly diagnosed) and on a blood thinner from 3 pulmonary embolisms one year ago.i don't know what to eat anymore, help?

Accepted Answer

Glad to see: That you are being followed by your doctor.  Seeing a nutritionist would be a good next step.  Your doc may have a referral.  Peace and good health.

Question 5

my son has copd and divertilitis  plus diabetic. at age 39. how can i prepare for the worse ?

Accepted Answer

See below: If he smokes, he needs to quit; if he is overweight, he needs to lose weight. If he maintains a healthy lifestyle and follows his doctors' advice religiously, there may not be "the worse". He is quite young to have copd. Ask his doctor if he needs alpha-1-antitrypsis level checked.

Question 6

hysterectomy may 12. ibs and diverticulosis. diabetic. chronic diarrhea 2 wks. stopped gluten and took lactaid. worked only briefly. ? c diff?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: If your hysterectomy was in May, it is unlikely that your recent diarrheal symptoms are due to C.Diff. However, stool sample may be checked for C.Diff toxin

Question 7

is the diet the same for diverticulosis and for diverticulitis?

Accepted Answer

No: When having active diverticulitis we give bowel rest with mostly liquids. Diverticulosis usu highfiber, low seeds.

Question 8

what is a good diet for this pain full intestine problem from diverticulitis?

Accepted Answer

Depends: You are young to get diverticulitis. Have you had a diagnosis with colonoscopy or other test? Diverticulitis is an infection that needs treatment with antibiotics & can be a serious infection. Diverticulosis is having small pouches on the colon and is treated with high fiber diet, fruits & vegetables, add metamucil.

Question 9

i have diverticulitis and am currently on a low residue diet. is milk a low residue drink?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but...: Yes it is, but if you are lactose intolerant you should avoid milk.  A low residue diet contains a low amount of fiber.  Fiber causes gas production in the colon-- so does milk if you are lactose intolerant.

Question 10

on meds and liquid only diet for diverticulitis when should i introduce foods and metamucil?

Accepted Answer

You can you tolerate: Diverticulitis mystifies , same disease acts differently , some never know they had it , in some the first attack takes them to emergency surgery, in most it lingers in their whole life , the reason for varieties of opinion. Once the acute attack subsides try it as you can not stay on liquids for ever, speak to your doctor , persistent recurrent disease require surgery.

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My husband is 65 and diabetic, well controlled on metformin. he has a dx of parathyroid adenoma w/coma (parathyroid removed) colon adenoma polyp & diverticulitis. he eats lots of roasted peanuts. every 2 wks he has diarrhea w/out pain. diet? see doc?

A member asked:

Can diverticulitis and diverticulitis cause complications with diabetes?

A member asked:

Can a diverticulitis flair up cause ones glucose level to increase?i don't have diabetes and my normal level is around 80, it's now 106 on recent labs

A member asked:

I have diabetes, diverticulitis(newly diagnosed) and on a blood thinner from 3 pulmonary embolisms one year ago.i don't know what to eat anymore, help?

A member asked:

My son has copd and divertilitis plus diabetic. at age 39. how can i prepare for the worse ?

A member asked:

Hysterectomy may 12. ibs and diverticulosis. diabetic. chronic diarrhea 2 wks. stopped gluten and took lactaid. worked only briefly. ? c diff?

A member asked:

Is the diet the same for diverticulosis and for diverticulitis?

A member asked:

What is a good diet for this pain full intestine problem from diverticulitis?

A member asked:

I have diverticulitis and am currently on a low residue diet. is milk a low residue drink?

A member asked:

On meds and liquid only diet for diverticulitis when should i introduce foods and metamucil?

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