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Michael Jones mailto:[log in to unmask]
Orlando, FL USA
One of the Celiac, Cel-Kids, Celiac-Diabetes,
Celiac-Dietetic, Cel-Gps, & Cel-Pro
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Diabetes, Celiac Disease and Me!

The incidence of Type 1 Diabetes and Celiac Disease occurring together
Is about 7-12% in persons with either Celiac Disease or Diabetes.  Both
Diseases are found in the same region on a specific HLA gene.  Many other
autoimmune diseases can also be found at this location, giving rise to
increased
susceptibility to a number of associated diseases.

This booklet is designed as an introduction to living with both
diseases. Some find a diagnosis of Diabetes and Celiac Disease
overwhelming. They think of one diet being restrictive and two just
being 'too much.' Diabetes, Celiac Disease and Me is designed to show
that with planning and the help of a medical and diabetes care team,
that soon two diets become one and life is once again do-able. Diabetes,
Celiac Disease and Me is not meant to replace your medical team.

The material is easy reading, without extensive technical information. A
chart showing carbohydrate information of some gluten free foods is
provided, as well as other valuable resources.

Our dream included making this a free publication to persons needing it.
Diabetes, Celiac Disease and Me is available from the Gluten Intolerance
Group at www.gluten.net/programs.asp or from the Houston CSA Chapter
website www.houstonceliacs.org

About the Authors:   Some years ago, the authors found their paths
crossing. Realizing they were working on two similar projects, they
formed a team and 'Diabetes, Celiac Disease and Me' was born.

Cynthia Kupper, RD, CD (former diabetes educator) and Executive Director
of the Gluten Intolerance Group® was working on education material for
patients with diabetes and celiac disease. She had been field-testing
her project when she met the other authors. Janet Rinehart, Houston
Chapter Chairman and CSA Former President; Sara Jones, and Lynn Samuel,
LPN (living with both diseases) were developing a survey to determine
the need of persons with diabetes and celiac disease. They were at a
point to decide the next step.

Announcement posted by Cynthia Kupper, RD, CD
Executive Director - Gluten Intolerance Group
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