Celiac disease in a patient with type 1 diabetes

The interaction of genetic and environmental factors leads to development of autoimmune diseases. Autoimmune diseases have common pathogenetic mechanisms and are combined often. in recent years Epidemiological studies have shown a significant increase in the prevalence of celiac disease in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) in recent years. Comorbid pathology is a heavy clinical case to determine the treatment of patients. The association of celiac disease and T1DM leads to enhanced immune response and rapid development and progression of complications. A gluten-free diet is only treatment for celiac disease. Gluten-free diet complicates glycemic control. This article presents our clinical case of a patient with combination of celiac disease and T1DM.