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Hi Susan,

Both diseases are highly linked genetically to the HLA markers of the immune
system (those marking white blood cells). Coeliacs are likely to be positive
for HLA-B8 and HLA-DR3. Diabetes Type 1s are most linked to HLA-B8 and
either HLA-DR3 or HLA- DR4.

Try this link:-
http://www.celiac.com/similar.html

Also try:-
file://C:\WINDOWS\DESKTOP\Coeliac-Internet.htm

Lucille Cholerton (Chairperson, Gluten Intolerance/Coeliac Support
Group, Durban, South Africa) Web Page:
http://www.labspec.co.za/coeliac/index.htm

-----Original Message-----
From: jake howard <[log in to unmask]>
Date: 04 January 2001 04:32

>Do you have any information as to why celiac and diabetes are often
>diagnosed together?