This is important! All type 1 diabetic patients, regardless of the presence of symptoms, should be regularly screened for celiac disease. This was the message at The Endocrine Society 92nd Annual Meeting, based on findings in a new study of Type 1 diabetics. I'll break down … [Read more...] about Type 1 Diabetics should be screened for celiac disease
Celiac Disease & Gluten Intolerance
Gluten-free grains may be contaminated with wheat
It is common knowledge now in the gluten-free community that most oats are contaminated with wheat. For this reason, certified gluten-free oats have become available and are increasingly being used in cereals, bars and cookies. I have wondered about other grains -- why would oats … [Read more...] about Gluten-free grains may be contaminated with wheat
Vegetarians eat a lot of gluten
When I hear of someone who is vegetarian or vegan and doesn't feel well, I think of gluten. I have nothing against people who don't eat meat. I just think that vegetarianism has changed over the years from being about eating grains, fruits and vegetables to eating processed meat … [Read more...] about Vegetarians eat a lot of gluten
Is the gluten-free diet a fad or here to stay?
I can't believe it has been three years since I posted an article called Is gluten-free a fad? Since then, more and more people have started eating gluten-free and it seems that the gluten-free world has just exploded wide open (finally!) And, just like three years ago, the … [Read more...] about Is the gluten-free diet a fad or here to stay?
Ask the Doc: Why does celiac disease cause infertility?
Q. In one of your previous responses you mention that polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and celiac are related. I was diagnosed with PCOS for over 20 years and treated with BCPs and then Metformin. Meanwhile I'd suffered terrible bloating, chronically, for years, encompassing … [Read more...] about Ask the Doc: Why does celiac disease cause infertility?
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