What can a diabetic take for constipation?

Are you tired of waiting “patiently” for your bowels to do their job? Having constipation can be downright frustrating, not to mention uncomfortable. As someone living with diabetes, it’s essential to know what you can take without causing more harm than good.

Here are some potential options that might help get things moving:

Increasing Fiber Intake

Fiber is like the plumber for our digestive system. It helps maintain bowel regularity by adding bulk and softness to stool while increasing the frequency of our movements. There are 2 types of fiber: insoluble and soluble.

  • Insoluble fiber cannot dissolve in water or mix with gastric juices; therefore, it speeds up passing food through intestines
  • Soluble fiber attracts water which results in bulky stools

Luckily both servings are nutritious and beneficial for gut health💩

Eat Whole Grains

Replace refined carbohydrates such as white bread with his whole-wheat counterpart( an excellent source of dietary fibers)

Fruits & Vegetables🍅🥬

  • Berries❤️‍🔥 – high in antioxidants known as polyphenols content increase immunity against chronic diseases also contain high amounts of ellagitannins improve gut bacteria which may lead to improved digestion.
  • Dark leafy greens 👀 – packed with folate improving metabolism reducing inflammation 🌟spinach provides almost 3 grams per shredded cup!
  • Root vegetables 🚜 they contain prebiotic fiber critical elements derived from plant foods selectively feed beneficial colonization improving GI Tract environment(kale anyone?)

If opting out fruits veggies there’s still one option left!

Psyllium Husk Supplements

Easily accessible over-the-counter product packing tons of insoluble fibers helping fecal matter move quickly😉Though note should always consume proper hydration levels while supplementing (Psyllium Husks absorb water and overconsumption may lead to a blockage)

Over-The-Counter Medications

If the above methods aren’t satisfying or take too long, there are various options in any drug store aisle. Laxatives typically work by irritating bowel muscles ultimately causing contraction making stool easier 🌟to pass.

Even still a cautionary warning is deemed necessary medications should not be used frequently or when constipation isn’t severe/ lasting under two weeks without consulting your doc.

Stimulant Laxative💊

The most common form of laxatives it directly promotes intestinal activity through chemical reactions although highly effective individual could develop dependency over regularity intake thus switching up form/solutions use high ballast foods to maintain varieties maintenance towards avoiding intolerance build-up (we all deserve happiness that took longer than eight hours).

Osmotic Laxative🌊

Osmotically active agents draw fluids from body into intestines where they add moisture to fecal matter promoting natural movement similar can an Epsom salt bath!a medical wonder. A few osmotic types are Magnesium citrate solution & Milk of Magnesia often recommended as first-line therapy for constipation!

Remember: Managing diabetes can already become overwhelming with continuous thought process about meal preps-levels insulin injections we have sufficed enough number one&two worries on the checklist adding stress no help! ((Pun intended)) Maintaining simple uncomplicated solutions beginning from increasing fiber ensuring hydration levels don’t dip down allows better control overall bodily functions though if more intervention required seeking professional guidance never hurts!

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