Could there actually be a connection between Type 1 diabetes and the consumption of gluten? Could the simple elimination of gluten from your diet be a help for the diabetic condition? There have been several studies that show that this may be true. What is gluten and how can you avoid eating it?
Gluten is simply "a protein composite that appears in foods processed from wheat and related species, including barley and rye", according to Wikipedia. The most common problem that sufferers from gluten intolerance have is a disease called "Celiac". There are several less common conditions that are caused by gluten sensitivity, such as a skin condition known as dermatitis herpetiformis. This is a condition that causes blisters to form around the elbows, knees and on the scalp area.
If you have type 1 diabetes, you might want to just try a gluten-free diet for a couple of months and see if your condition improves. You may see a reduction in the need for insulin and an improvement in you blood glucose readings and averages.
The easiest way to avoid gluten is to avoid any type of bread (unless it specifically says gluten-free). Cornbread can be made using all cornmeal instead of part cornmeal and part flour. Many gluten-free items can be obtained in health food stores and specialty stores.
If you can convince your doctor to test you for this condition, then you can be certain that you suffer from it. Sometimes, though, it is difficult to convince a doctor to do this since the condition is still being researched.