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Diverticulitis Diets for Diabetics

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Jennifer Martinez

Diverticular disease is a condition where pouches are formed in the colon as a result of a low-fiber diet and/or lack of exercise. The two phases of diverticular disease are called diverticulosis and diverticulitis. Diverticulosis is the quiet phase with little to no symptoms.

Jennifer Martinez has been writing for the website Slimreviews.com since 2007, reviewing popular weight loss products, methods and literature. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in nutrition from the University of New Mexico and completed her dietetic internship at the Medical College of Virginia. Martinez has been a registered dietitian since 2004. In 2005 she became a Clinical Nutrition Support Dietitian.