EyeconX Ideas! - Longstanding Celiac Disease a Risk Factor for Diabetic Retinopathy http://ideas.eyeconx.net/story.php?title=longstanding-celiac-disease-a-risk-factor-for-diabetic-retinopathy-1 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 Septem... Mon, 01 Oct 2012 11:13:15 EDT en