Diabetes And Celiac

[Tim-n-VA]

Its been a great summer. In June I got the Type II diabetes diagnosis. This morning I got the biopsy results confirming celiac. Why did I let that doctor do a physical?

Obviously, new to the forum but I've been lurking for a few weeks while waiting on the testing.

No specific questions today but I'm sure I'll have them in the future so "Thank you" in advance.

[happygirl]

Tim-

Welcome to the board! We are happy to have you here, even though it is under the circumstances of your health. I think that you'll find some of the best resources on the web are on this forum and on celiac.com. I know you don't have any specific questions today but just for future reference---there is nothing here that is strange! Its a weird disease, so weird questions are asked. I believe there are a number of other members that are Celiacs and diabetes diagnosed, so hopefully they will be able to provide support and answers for the diabetes-side of your life.

Where are you in VA? I'm in VaBeach.----edit----I just saw that you posted in another thread that you are in NoVa.

Again, welcome to the board!

Laura

[mamaw]

welcome

I alway believed one can live with what they know but not knowing and dealing with is lurking is a silent killer... glad you know about your health issues even tho they may not be pleasant. But this way meet them head on & enjoy your life to the fulliest, we are not on this planet long enough to waste time.

blessings to you

mamaw

[RiceAddict]

Tim,

I have type I diabetes and am on an insulin pump. I know some type II are on insulin as well. The biggest problem that I have with the two diseases is carb counting. It is possible, but takes some getting used to. Maybe it was just that I counted carbs on only the diabetic diet for so long? It is also difficult to find certain specialty items, like sugar-free cookies with no gluten. There is probably some out there, maybe in VA, but certainly not in Iowa! Also, I have to make sure that I have a gluten-free sugar source on hand. Before, I could just grab a doghnut or whatever, but not now. There may even be gluten in some of the commercial glucose tabs or gels, just have to do some investigation.

Good luck to you and I'm happy to talk if you'd like.