Don Romano 🍹
I have a bit of a dilemma when it comes to food and health.
I have diabetes and a slow stomach (possibly chronic gastroparesis).
In most cases, adding fiber to your diet is recommended. For non-diabetics, it can relieve constipation. For diabetics, it can improve blood glucose levels.
For gastroparesis, fiber is *not* recommended, because it worsens constipation. This is the case for me.
The dilemma: All the foods which are recommended for gastroparesis are discouraged for diabetes.
Don Romano 🍹
"The dietary changes necessary to improve gastroparesis may seem to run counter to the dietary recommendations for diabetes management. For example, when you have diabetes, it is recommended you eat whole-grain, high-fiber foods—however, you may be asked to avoid these foods for gastroparesis treatment. You will need to work with your doctor and diabetes care team to come up with an optimal diet plan and diabetes regimen to manage both diabetes and gastroparesis."
No kidding.
Don Romano 🍹
"The dietary changes necessary to improve gastroparesis may seem to run counter to the dietary recommendations for diabetes management. For example, when you have diabetes, it is recommended you eat whole-grain, high-fiber foods—however, you may be asked to avoid these foods for gastroparesis treatment."
No kidding. It's a known issue, at least, but I wish they didn't just leave it at "Talk to your doctor about that problem."
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