Diverticulosis is common in older people. It’s called diverticulosis when the pouches are formed. There are no symptoms.

When an infection & inflammation happens it’s called diverticulitis.

People can go years with the pouches and have no symptoms and not know they have it. It’s not until a flare-up happens that it becomes an issue. I was diagnosed With the pouches about 5 years before I had a flare-up. Since my mother had infections and I had the pouches I knew right away what it was. It is thought to be a genetic predisposition for the disease. I was a huge carb eater before I discovered low carb and I believe the sugar & grains had something to do with my getting diverticulosis. Though they aren’t sure, a history of constipation may have something to do with it too.


I eat mostly chicken, fish & vegetables now. Not as much red meat, but I do eat some on a limited basis. I take magnesium & fish oil daily.