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  1. peter_s

    Haemochromatosis, Coeliac, Diabetes

    Is anyone else suffering with these three genetically related conditions? There is very little research available on the web. One paper does describe the diabetes produced by Haemochromatosis as "Therapy Resistant". It sure is. The usual tablets, Metformin and Gliclazide, minimum doses, made me...
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    Genes a lifestyle choice?

    So, Diabetes.co.uk have joined all the press by asserting "Unlike type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes can be prevented through appropriate lifestyle interventions. " So how do I change my genes? I have Haemochromatosis, only diagnosed when tested for Diabetes. I have two defective genes...
  3. peter_s

    Coeliac, Diabetic, Haemochromatosis

    I thought I would post this to see if anyone else identifies with these symptoms. I am male, 65 next March, never smoked, and almost non-drinker. I was diagnosed Coeliac (gluten intolerant) about 25 years ago, although I probably had the symptoms for at least a decade before that. I...
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    Diabetes and Coeliac Disease

    The recent article on this topic linked Coeliac disease only to Type 1 diabetes. My own experience is that I developed coeliac disease over 20 years ago, and have followed a strict gluten-free diet since then. Finally, last year, I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. These are all closely...