title: Celiac sprue and diabetes mellitus.
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.
authors.forename: N S
authors.initials: NS
authors.lastname: Mann
authors.forename: S K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Mann
mesh_terms: D002446:Celiac Disease / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications*; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications*; D003967:Diarrhea / Q000209:etiology; D005768:Gastrointestinal Hormones / Q000097:blood; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D005768:Gastrointestinal Hormones