Celiac Disease Anyone?

AH! Yes, it's like...they're trying to help (I think)...or maybe they don't know what else to say? Or...I don't know! But YES it is annoying!

 

 

Thanks for writing. :) 

Hey Katie!

What you're describing is by fat one of the most common reactions people with Celiac disease have. Everyone's sensitivity is a little different though. I know some people who can't even use the same toaster that's had real bread in it without getting sick. I even heard one woman saying that if she's in the room while someone's baking bread, it can get to her. So, yeah, I think it's your body telling you that it doesn't want that gluten in there! And don't get me wrong, I'm not saying I haven't been known to cheat and eat gluten, but I have a relatively low sensitivity and don't suffer very much "outward" consequences as a result of it!!!!

 

Email me any time if you'd like to talk about it further!!!

 

Ginger

i know my body doesn't always react to me "cheating" on the diet...however, it's when i eat the GLUTEN FREE items that i normally get sick. i don't get it...sometimes it's just so darn frustrating! however,i know that if i "cheat" and eat chicken nuggets that are breaded, it's a heck of a lot easier on my body than eating, say a bagel. i don't suffer as much as some people do either. normally i bloat in my stomach area to the point that people think i'm pregnant. i guess i can handle that rather than spending time in the bathroom lol

Ohhh! I'm so sorry I misread that!

 

It might be possible that you're also intolerant to some of the other ingrediants, some other grains? I personally don't usually eat very many of the gluten-free products (I just stick the basic naturally gluten-free stuff).

 

I actually HAVEN'T heard of that from other celiac folks!

 

Perhaps worth posting on a new sharepost to catch the attention of other celiac diabetics...definitely worth talking to a nutritionist about!

Try cutting out grains for a while and see how you feel. Many celiacs don't feel completely well until they cut out all grains because they are not digesting them properly and their gut remains inflamed. Just think about how healthy you will be when your co-workers are munching on a bagel.

 

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Hi Naomi!

 

Thanks for the post. Your theory is interesting, except Type 1 diabetes is not caused by anything to do with a consumption of carbohydrates. Type 2 is lightly related to this of course, but overall, there's a lot more going on than simply carb intake in both versions of the disease. Type-1 can't be "caused" or "induced" and it has been stated that about 10 percent of those with Type 1 have celiac, but I think so far the connection is unclear!

 

And thank you for the wisdom about wheat-based cakes, I've been doing well gluten-free for a while now and actually my pursuits in bodybuilding support both a gluten-free and low-sugar diet! I appreciate your support!

 

Ginger

Hey Lou!

 

How do I balance celiac and Type 1?

 

For the most part, actually, I don't eat a lot of carbohydrates, so avoiding gluten has been easy because I don't seek out gluten-free substitutes either. When I do want some carbs, there's an incredible local health-food store in my town in Burlington, VT that sells GF muffins and pies and even chocolate torte that tastes like pure heaven.

 

I find the less carbs I eat, the better I feel, the better my insulin sensitivity and the more stable my blood sugars are with much less effort on my part. I've written further about this on my regular HealthCentral site: www.diabeteens.com

 

What's the hardest part about the combo of Celiac and Type 1 for you?

 

-Ginger

Sorry I have the type 2.  Until this week I have not been worried about the diabetic side..they said I was borderline and I just tried to balance a protein with the carbs.  However that apprarently was not a good idea. Just got testing supplies and my reading is sky high...most likely because I ate way too much gf breads etc. Will be seeing my doctor next week and will hopefully get straightened out.  I expect I will need to make major changes.  What do you suggest since I have been carb centered?  Is there a place to find menu suggestions for the combo?  I have been confused for a while unfortunately.

 

Thanks for your response. 

Hey Lou,

 

The absolute two things I would recommend if you're having trouble balancing your blood sugars (as a Type 1 OR Type 2) is exericse and reducing the carbohydrates you eat.

 

If you check out HealthCentral's www.diabeteens.com and look through many of my shareposts, I've written several articles about the benefits and how-to's of incorporating exercise and eating a lower  carb diet. When you reduce your carbs, you reduce your insulin needs and you reduce the potential to spike your blood sugar!

 

Gluten-free products are definitely high-carb despite their lacking gluten. A GF piece of bread is often twice the amount of carbs than a regular slice of white bread!

 

Check out the blogs on the other site, as well as some David Mendosa has written, too, about low-carbs, and definitely get back to me with any questions!

Hey Linds!

 

Thanks for the feedback :)

 

An occassional slice of pizza won't do too much harm in the long run...but I guess it depends on what occassional means to you! We can sometimes have a selective memory when it comes to just how often we had a little gluten here or there :)

 

In the end, it's really repeated consumption that starts to really harm the wall of the small intestine.

 

Either way, glad the article was helpful :) I had a pretty darn good gluten-free cupcake the other day myself!

 

Ginger