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Coeliac disease and diabetes fact sheet

Coeliac disease is a condition where an intolerance to gluten causes inflammation and damage to the small bowel.

Coeliac disease and type 1 diabetes can occur together because they are both autoimmune conditions. It is estimated that 5 out of 100 of people with type 1 diabetes may have coeliac disease.

Some people with type 2 diabetes also develop coeliac disease, but the two conditions are not related.

Read more in our fact sheet.

Coeliac disease and diabetes fact sheet

Coeliac disease is a condition where an intolerance to gluten causes inflammation and damage to the small bowel.

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