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World J Diabetes. Aug 15, 2013; 4(4): 130-134
Published online Aug 15, 2013. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v4.i4.130
Type 1 diabetes and celiac disease: The effects of gluten free diet on metabolic control
Andrea E Scaramuzza, Cecilia Mantegazza, Alessandra Bosetti, Gian Vincenzo Zuccotti
Andrea E Scaramuzza, Cecilia Mantegazza, Alessandra Bosetti, Gian Vincenzo Zuccotti, Department of Pediatrics, Luigi Sacco Hospital, University of Milano, 20154 Milano, Italy
Author contributions: Scaramuzza AE and Mantegazza C revised the literature, drafted the paper and reviewed it; Bosetti A critically discussed all nutritional aspects of the minireview and revised it for important intellectual content; Zuccotti GV contributed to the discussion and revised the paper; all authors gave their final approval of the final version to be published.
Correspondence to: Andrea E Scaramuzza, MD, Department of Pediatrics, Luigi Sacco Hospital, University of Milano, Via G.B. Grassi 64, 20154 Milano, Italy. scaramuzza.andrea@hsacco.it
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Received: April 8, 2013
Revised: June 13, 2013
Accepted: July 18, 2013
Published online: August 15, 2013
Core Tip

Core tip: It is important to evaluate the impact of a gluten-free diet (GFD) on metabolic control, growth and nutritional status in children with type 1 diabetes and celiac disease. Since compliance with a strict GFD and a safe choice of food for diabetes is not easy, these patients require extra education and dietary intervention. A specialized follow-up and dietary counseling are essential in the management of patients affected by both type 1 diabetes and celiac disease.