Today is International Coeliac Awareness Day.
Coeliac disease is a condition where an intolerance to gluten causes inflammation and damage to the small bowel.
Coeliac disease and type 1 diabetes can occur together because they are both autoimmune conditions. It is estimated that 5 out of 100 of people with type 1 diabetes may have coeliac disease.
Some people with type 2 diabetes also develop coeliac disease, but the two conditions are not related.
You can read more about Coeliac disease and diabetes via this NDSS factsheet.
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Natasha, Ange and Erin
Membership and Community Team
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