Hi - I'm Ginger...I usually write over at HealthCentral's site for teens with Diabetes.
I've had Type 1 diabetes for 10 years, and Celiac disease for 9 years. I am a personal trainer, yoga instructor, writer and soon-to-be competitive powerlifter.
If you have diabetes, you should be tested for celiac disease. Period.
What is celiac disease? Celiac disease is an intolerance to gluten- the protein found in flour, rye, and barley- and has shown to be prevalent in 5 to 10 percent of people...
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Ten percent of Type 1 diabetics have celiac disease -- an intolerance to "gluten," which is the protein found in wheat (white flour),... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Alternative NamesResources - celiac diseaseInformationIf you have been diagnosed with celiac disease, it is very important that you receive... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Celiac disease is a condition that damages the lining of the small intestine and prevents it from absorbing parts of food that are important for... Read more »
The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse offers this list of symptoms that may be warning signs of celiac disease in adults. Read more »
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