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        The Houston chapter of CSA has produced an extremely  informative
newsletter, highlighting many facets of the celiac/diabetic connection.
They have generously sent 80+ individuals, who have previously expressed
an interest in an up-coming survey, issues of this newsletter. Anyone else
who would like it can contact Janet Rinehart < [log in to unmask]> to make
arrangements. Due to copyright laws, it cannot be reproduced, but for the
cost of $1 it can be obtained.
        I have no monetary interest or gain from this.  I feel it is quite
comprehensive in the compilation of the material, including the article that
was in Diabetes Forecast last August by Jeant Guest, R.D.  and Kemp
Randolph's article from Gluten-Free Living.  Unfortunately, at this time
there is not a lot of information available that addresses both conditions.WE
fervently hope that with more work and some changes made on the current
questionaire, it will be out this summer.  Our goal is to be able to have
informative, educational materials available for people with both conditions,
so they may make better informed decisions for a healthier lifestyle.
        I personally commend Sara Jones for starting this project, and
continuing with it when things weren't going so well; also Helen Richards
who has contributed much help, and especially, Janet Rinehart, who has
given tremendous support to continue the focus! You all know the extreme care
and precautions necessary for a celiac diet; twice as much care is necessary
when you add diabetes to it.Currently gluten-free cookbooks are a boon to the
celiac, but do not address food exchanges and breakdowns that are necessary
in planning a diet that properly takes into consideration insulin or
oral hypoglycemics and exercise. I know the future will be brighter in this
respect and we look forward to more helpful information being available
to help everyone with special diet requirements!  Lynn in Omaha