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) |
|---|---|
| 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