Celiac Disease in Patients With Type 1 Diabetes: Screening and Diagnostic Practices

Conclusions Staff at endocrine clinics were more likely to suggest screening for celiac disease in patients with type 1 diabetes. Both low screening frequency as well as inconsistency in management of positive celiac disease serological tests indicated an increase in education regarding celiac disease in patients with type 1 diabetes is required. In addition uniform guidelines should be developed.

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Source: The Diabetes Educator - July 18, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Simpson, S. M., Ciaccio, E. J., Case, S., Jaffe, N., Mahadov, S., Lebwohl, B., Green, P. H. Tags: Features Source Type: research