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I have recently (3/12 ago) been diagnosed with Coeliac disease after life
long GI symptoms. (I am told that as an infant I was addmitted to hospital
with a life threatening mal- absorption syndrome after being weaned off
the breast.I was sent home to die, with the final bit of advice to resume
the diet on which I was last well. A neighbourhood collection of breast
milk from breastfeeding mothers saved the day and thereby ensured my
survival.)

As with other subscribers to the list, I made a poor selection of
available genetic material, collecting the genes responsible for a
catalogue of auto-immune problems.

I have had IDDM for 19 yrs, hypothyroidism for a year or so and courtesy
of undiagnosed CD, small stature, severe osteoporosis
and a sprinkling of
vitamin and mineral deficiencies.

My diabetes was moderately well controlled prior to changing to a gluten
free diet, with a relatively stable treatment and dietary regime.

I was told that, once my diet changed, I would begin to feel better and
probably achieve improved control. However,I find that my sugars are all
over the place, with sugars in the 20's, followed by hypos, while trying
to second guess my confused body. I have no doubt that having to change to
foods with higher glycaemic indeces and improved/more rapid absorption are
the culprits, but I am struggling to find solutions.

I expect, as with most things diabetic, it will be a personal and lonely
journey of trial & error and discovery, but I would be grateful for some
advice or tips if there are any out there.

* Visit the Celiac Web Page, http://www.enabling.org/ia/celiac/index.html *