Gluten’s Role in Type 1 Diabetes: A Scientific Breakthrough – Video

The Surprising Connection Between Gluten and Type 1 Diabetes

Dr. Vikki Petersen discusses the link between gluten and type 1 diabetes, clarifying misconceptions from a previous video. She shares a case study of a young boy who stayed in remission from diabetes on a gluten-free diet without needing insulin. Dr. Petersen also cites research showing that gluten increases pro-inflammatory chemicals, while a gluten-free diet boosts anti-inflammatory chemicals.

Dr. Petersen encourages trying a gluten-free diet for type 1 diabetes, as it may help reduce insulin dependence and improve health. She references studies by Alessio Fasano, which found that diabetic-prone rats with leaky gut syndrome did not develop diabetes when given a drug to prevent leaky gut. Dr. Petersen emphasizes that a gluten-free diet is worth trying, as it may potentially help avoid type 1 diabetes.