Immunotherapy for treating allergy (with type 1 diabetes)

[olga_p]

Immunotherapy, often referred to as `desensitisation`, is the closest thing to a `cure` for allergy, particularly for allergies to stinging insects or pollen. (ASCIA)

A local general practitioner says that desensitisation isn’t advisable with type 1 diabetes.
But I couldn’t find any confirmation online.

I’m finding papers such as “Successful desensitization with human insulin in a patient with an insulin allergy”.
I also found a thread on this forum where desensitisation didn’t work and another one which mentions its use in a possible cure for type 1.
But there is nothing specific about type 1 diabetes and pollen allergy.

So I wonder what is the reasoning behind the GP's opinion.
Has anyone tried this treatment?

 

[TooMuchGlucose]

You'd have to ask the GP really, but in my experience GPs have very little or poor knowledge of type 1 diabetes. The GP isn't a medical researcher and it's doubtful they have a great understanding of how genetics and the immune system work as well.

 

[olga_p]

Indeed, I wouldn't be surprised...

Has anyone tried desensitisation to treat pollen allergy? Did it work for you?

 

[TooMuchGlucose]

No, I haven't but will look into further.