What to Eat

[Andre Dingle]

Hi everyone
I was diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes yesterday and I also have Colitis.
Does anyone else suffer from both of these and if so what do you eat?
A lot of things good for Diabetes are bad for Colitis so I am really confused.
Many thanks in advance
AJ

 

[Ljc]

HI Andre, Welcome to the forum. Sorry I can’t help much as I don’t know what diet is good for people with Colitis.
I don’t know what you have been told about what is a good diet for Diabetes , health professionals often push the eatwell plate which most of us find totally unsuitable as it raises our BG (blood glucose) too , so Many of us here cut down on the fast acting carbohydrates ie, potatoes esp mash, pasta, bread esp white , rice and things made with flour, we tend to be careful with fruit too, now I don’t know if this is suitable for you.
It may be a good idea if you tell us what is suitable foods for Colitis

 

[mikeyB]

If by Colitis you mean Ulcerative Colitis, then I’ve had that for as long as I’ve had T1. 21 years. The only food I avoid, when the Colitis is active, is high fibre. I also have Chronic Pancreatitis so have to avoid high fat ( and alcohol). Otherwise, it’s just a normal healthy diet. There aren’t any special foods for either condition. A low carb diet for diabetes will make not a jot of difference to Colitis. I don’t see any clash - and have never found one.

Kofta Vindaloo is not good for either.

 

[Andre Dingle]

If by Colitis you mean Ulcerative Colitis, then I’ve had that for as long as I’ve had T1. 21 years. The only food I avoid, when the Colitis is active, is high fibre. I also have Chronic Pancreatitis so have to avoid high fat ( and alcohol). Otherwise, it’s just a normal healthy diet. There aren’t any special foods for either condition. A low carb diet for diabetes will make not a jot of difference to Colitis. I don’t see any clash - and have never found one.

Kofta Vindaloo is not good for either.

Thank you mike.