Longstanding celiac disease is associated with an increased risk of diabetic retinopathy in patients with type 1 diabetes, a new study finds. The prevalence of celiac disease in type 1 diabetes ranges from 3% to 12%, and the link between the two diseases is well established. "In fact, this type of screening is already adopted in many countries, including Sweden. This study, published online September 10 in Diabetes Care, included 40,619 patients with type 1 diabetes alone and 947 patients with type 1 diabetes and celiac disease.www.medscape.com