Abstract
This screening study was performed to determine the prevalence of coeliac disease (CD) in children with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and to estimate the clinical effects of a gluten-free diet. In the region of Southern Denmark all patients under 16 years of age with T1D were identified and 269 (89%) were included. CD was diagnosed in 33 (12.3%). Patients with CD had a lower height SDS and weight SDS and were younger at diabetes onset. After 2 years on a gluten-free diet there were significant improvements in clinical and biochemical parameters. We recommend screening of CD in all children with T1D.
Bidragets oversatte titel | Prevalence of coeliac disease (CD) in children with type 1 diabetes (T1D) |
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Originalsprog | Dansk |
Tidsskrift | Ugeskrift for Læger |
Vol/bind | 169 |
Udgave nummer | 21 |
Sider (fra-til) | 2029-2032 |
Antal sider | 3 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
Status | Udgivet - 21. maj 2007 |