Celiac Disease and Type 1 Diabetes

Unlike type 2 diabetes, which is caused primarily by lifestyle habits, type 1 diabetes is usually  inborn. It is when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin.
Celiac disease is an intestinal disorder where gluten damages the small intestines.  This can lead to stomach pain and other gastrointestinal symptoms.
Both type 1 diabetes and Celiac diseases are autoimmune conditions sharing similar genetic profiles.  About 3 to 8% of type 1 diabetics will develop Celiac disease.  People with type 1 diabetes need to be screened yearly as in diabetics, Celiac is often asymptomatic.  Sometimes unexplained hypoglycemia can be a result of malabsorption associated with Celiac disease.
As you can see, there are some connections between the two. If a patient has both, they need to watch their diet and blood sugars. 
Some tips on this-

• Eat three meals a day
• Alcohol in moderation
• Limit sugar drinks and foods
• Include gluten free starches in each meal to help control blood sugar and appetite
• Reduce fat and salt intake
• Eat more fish
• Eat fruit and vegetables

By following these tips, you can have greater success managing your diabetes and Celiac disease.