[Type 1 diabetes and celiac disease].
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.
Mathieu
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Etudiant en Médecine, ULg, Belgique.
Stassen
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Paquot
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Scheen
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D002446:Celiac Disease / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D003663:Decision Trees; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans