ABSTRACT
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is frequently associated with coeliac disease (CD). Individuals with concomitant diseases, should adhere to a strict gluten-free diet (GFD) and control glycaemia to avoid the complications associated with both conditions. However, many aspects of the GFD which is a highly eliminative diet is inferior, compared to conventional gluten-containing diet. In this review, the management of CD associated with T1D are presented and the treatment dilemmas concerning a GFD are discussed in the context of the glycaemic response of gluten-free products. A great deal was also focused on glycaemia control as potential protection against chronic diseases.
Conflicts of interest
The authors declare that there is no conflict of interest regarding the publication of this paper.