Colostomy and Diabetes

[Dan Beit-Halahmi]

I am a new member here, had my surgery about 7 weeks, had a visiting nurse show me how to deal with changing, and cleaning the Stoma.
I am also Diabetic now for the past 4 years (Diabetes 2), and and have certain foods I can not eat, like carbohydrates, sweets, and more which raise my blood sugar, and can cause damage to nerves (mainly in the feet).
On the other hand, there is also a list of foods you should not eat when you have a colostomy, due to all sorts of reasons.

Are there others here, who are facing this same question? What do I eat, with out getting into trouble with my blood sugar or my colostomy?

How do I solve this? Would appreciate any input...

Thank you
Dan

[ot dave]

Hi Dan.

I have a colostomy too. 8 years now. I am eating the same diet that I did prior to my cancer/surgery. With a colostomy, you should be able to manage just about any food you want. I know some foods set off peristalsis, so I avoid them, but it doesn't prohibit me from eating them.

Also, you may want to post this question on the general discussion board....more traffic and eyes over there!

David

[Dan Beit-Halahmi]

Thank you David for the answer, I will just continue with my diabetes diet, and see how it works.

Thanks again
Dan