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Living with Diabetes and Celiac Disease
Living with multiple health problems can complicate things. As
a diabetic balancing the levels of carbohydrates, (starches and
sugars) with the level of insulin requires thought and
discipline. You should always consult your doctor and dietician
for specific advice.
People with type 1 diabetes are at greater risk of developing
celiac disease. It follows that they will need to manage a diet
which controls both conditions. The diets do sit perfectly well
together, but it needs careful planning.
In principle the same rules apply to your diet, whatever the
problem. As a diabetic you need to eat a well-balanced diet. The
one area of difficulty is managing your carbohydrate intake with
gluten-free versions. You can find gluten-free carbohydrates in
potatoes, rice, wild rice, buckwheat, maize, millet, sago,
tapioca, corn flour, soya, polenta, flax, sorghum, linseed, gram
flour, cargeenan, urd, channa (chickpea flour), quinoa,
arrowroot, codex wheat starch, corn pasta, pure rice noodles,
gluten-free pastas are available, as are gluten-free versions of
bread.
The principles of planning ahead and the need to be well
informed and to take control are exactly the same for celiac
disease and diabetes. Confidence grows out of knowing what you
can and cannot eat. Instead of tackling the conditions as two
sets of restrictions, combine the needs of both. Having both
diabetes and celiac disease is unfortunate but it is important to
be positive and take control.
Always take a supply of suitable gluten-free carbohydrates and
insulin with you. Plan ahead and involve school, friends and
other organizations of your needs.
Gina Gardiner author of "Live Well Eat Well With Celiac
Disease" writes from first hand experience of being a celiac. For
more information go to http://www.celiacliving.com
Works as a professional life coach working with people
developing their leadership skills, preparing people for
promotion and supporting their ongoing development once in post.
For more information contact gina.gardiner@ntlworld.com
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