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Type 1 diabetes and celiac disease
Mathieu S. , Stassen , Paquot N. , Scheen A.J.
Rev Med Liege 2006, 61(9),637-642Abstract : Celiac disease is more prevalent in type 1 diabetic patients than in the general population. The exact reason for this association remains unknown. Two hypotheses are taken into consideration : either a common genetic background or an immune response against Langerhans islets triggered by celiac disease. This review presents recent data about this association and its consequences in clinical practice.
