What is Celiac Disease
Celiac disease is an auto-immune disorder of the digestive system that occurs in genetically-predisposed individuals. It is characterised by damage or flattening to all or part of ...
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This is not about celiac disease;
it is about the effect of the "gluten-free" diet on an associated medical condition. Type 1 Diabetes (Juvenile Onset) or Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitis (IDDM) is associated with Celiac DIsease. Screening for coeliac disease in type 1 diabetes http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed... IDDM is also associated with kidney problems, and these have been associated with AGEs (Advanced Glycation End Products http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advan...) What Are Advanced Glycation End Products? http://news.specialgourmets.com/en... AGEs are found in food that has been browned. a "gluten-free" diet that lacks crunchy goodness has been associated with better kidney health in IDDM. Potential reno-protective effects of a gluten-free diet in type 1 diabetes. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed... Posted on 06/26/09, 07:06 pm |
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Lots of good info in that article. Thanks niHassa!
Pat 
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