Eating the Best Foods When You Have IBS and Diabetes Together

Summary: Having both IBS and diabetes makes eating tricky, but you can manage it! Work with a nutritionist to balance your blood sugar without upsetting your stomach. Eat small, frequent meals throughout the day instead of big ones. High-fiber foods like whole grains are great for diabetes and can actually help IBS, but you should add them to your diet slowly. Watch out for beans, raw veggies, or broccoli if they make you bloated. Choose lean meats and low-fat dairy. Finally, avoid artificial sweeteners ending in "-ol" (like sorbitol) because they cause extra gas. Eating healthy, unprocessed foods helps both conditions!

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