Monday, August 16, 2010
Why the resistance?
Got this article from the Celiac.com newsletter. Apparently, even though there is a known genetic link between Type 1 diabetes and celiac disease, scientists STILL can't agree whether it is worthwhile to test for both:
The Celiac Disease Type 1 Diabetes Screening Controversy
Checking Type 1 diabetics for celiac disease would not be that costly, and if the result is positive, going proactively gluten-free could save a person permanently bodily damage. What's wrong with that? It baffles me that there is such a strong debate about this, as if going gluten free is a terrible affliction akin to torture.
The Celiac Disease Type 1 Diabetes Screening Controversy
Checking Type 1 diabetics for celiac disease would not be that costly, and if the result is positive, going proactively gluten-free could save a person permanently bodily damage. What's wrong with that? It baffles me that there is such a strong debate about this, as if going gluten free is a terrible affliction akin to torture.
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