People with celiac disease, hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism have a three-fold increase in the risk of developing type 1 diabetes, according to a recent study published in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism .

Researchers, led by Steve V. Edelman, M.D., an endocrinologist and professor of medicine at UC San Diego Health, wanted to investigate the link between type 1 diabetes (T1D) and the presence of other autoimmune conditions. Specifically, they wanted to determine whether people with celiac disease, hyperthyroidism, or hypothyroidism have an elevated risk of developing type 1 diabetes.

Type 1 diabetes is characterized by autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells, leading to insulin deficiency. It often coexists with other autoimmune disorders.

For example, celiac disease and

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