Type 1 DM with Celiac Disease

[athanikp]

Anybody here with Type 1 Diabetes also having Celiac Disease, Gluten/Wheat Allergy ?

[Activity2004 Administrator]

Hi and welcome to the group, athanikp .

I’m a type 1 diabetic who has been on a gluten free diet since I have a wheat/gluten intolerance. Doctors refused to do any tests for CD, but I feel better when I’m not eating anything with gluten in it.

[athanikp in reply to Activity2004]

My 10yo daughter was diagnosed with T1 DM after a serious event of DKA about 4 months back. Recent regular blood test showed a TTA IgA at 62.2 AU/ml. A repeat of the test gave a result of 621 RU/ml. A biopsy is now advised to confirm CD. What do the TTA results mean ? Has CD affected the intestines badly to give such high results ?

[Activity2004 Administrator in reply to athanikp]

I’m not sure about the test results, but the doctor may have to see your daughter for more explanations for the numbers. Have you checked out the Gluten Free Guerrillas group on HU? Go to and follow the group at: healthunlocked.com/glutenfr...

I hope this helps you.😀

[athanikp in reply to Activity2004]

Consulted with the doctor. They have asked for a different Blood Test. same TTaG but with a different method. Also an endoscopy was performed. sample taken for biopsy. Will update the reports.

[Activity2004 Administrator in reply to athanikp]

Thank you for letting us know. Hope the testing will explain everything soon.😀👍

[suramo Star]

Why not think of a practical approach? Stop wheat and see how it works.

I’ve been grainfree for more than the last 1&1/2 years and my abd problems have disappeared. That's the experience with many here. Also, stopping wheat reduces pot belly.

Keep us informed.

Good luck.