What do Celiac, Addison's and Thyroid Disease Have in Common? DIABETES!!

[1traciw]

Lately when I run into a Type 1 diabetic friend they always seem to have something else going on in addition to their diabetes. For instance, one friend just told me that he has celiac disease in addition to his Type 1 diabetes. Celiac disease can affect how nutrients are absorbed in the body and can often affect blood sugar levels. Many celiacs must stop consuming foods with gluten. My friend is one of those who lives a gluten free diet.

My own husband has Type 1 diabetes and Addison's disease. Addison's disease is an adrenal insufficiency in the body. John F. Kennedy was known to have this rare disorder. Instead of worrying about high blood pressure, my husband has to take medication to keep his blood pressure up. It can also affect the melatonin in his skin and how he deals with stress.

Other Type 1 diabetics I've run into have thyroid problems or thyroid disorders.

My question: Why did my husband and many others get these disorders in addition to their diabetes??

Type 1 diabetes is considered an autoimmune disorder where a person's immune system attacks healthy tissues as if they were foreign invaders. That is perhaps why many diabetics later develop diseases like celiac, Addison's, or thyroid problems. Thyroid disease is the most common in Type 1 diabetics and is seen in approximately 15-20% of those with Type 1 diabetes. Celiac disease affects approximately 1 in every 20 Type 1 diabetics. Addison's is the most rare, but often accompanies those with Type 1 diabetes.

Do you have other disorders in addition to Type 1 diabetes?

[my2babs]

i think its b/c diabetes is a autoimune disorder which can lead and cause many other diseases. i have type 1 since age 12 and i have issues with my thyroid. and my sister who is also type 1 has celiac disease which can be caused from type 1. diabetes weakens your body so your more likely to have health problems.

[Nanette77318]

I'm type 1 and have absolutely no other disorders, illness or anything. I've been diabetic for 20 years.

This was interesting to read though....  : )

[mom2boys1997]

I have Psos, cysts on my ovaries.  It causes thyroid, diabetes, high bp, high colestrol, and massive weight gain.

I cannot find a doc to care for me, pffft!

[proudmami25]

Can you please explain more about celiac disease i'm curious cause my sister thinks i have it.

[wittymomma]

I have Hyperthyroid, PCOS & Type 2.. I was diagnosed first with the Hyperthyroid, then Type 2 and then PCOS..
I was told once they remove my thyroid I should be able to reverse the diabetes & then the PCOS will be gone as well... Got my fingers crossed..

oh & my mom thinks I have fibromyalgia.. so we will see lol.

[1traciw]

Here is a great site for the person above asking about what celiac disease is. Head to this site, and they've got plenty of information for you on celiac symptoms. Those with celiac tend to eat a gluten free diet in addition to other things.

http://www.celiaccentral.org/celiac-disease-symptoms/