Abstract
The frequent association of celiac sprue (CS) and insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (DM) which may be the result of interplay between genetic, hormonal, and immunologic factors has obvious therapeutic implications. A gluten-free diet may improve the diarrhea in some patients with DM where the reason for diarrhea is underlying celiac sprue; the diet may also improve control of DM by normalizing the serum hormonal profile.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 4-5 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 1 |
State | Published - 1993 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Celiac sprue
- Diabetes mellitus
- Gastrointestinal hormones
- Low insulin
- Serum glucagon
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Gastroenterology