Ep 87: Diabetes and Associated Autoimmune Conditions You Need to Know About
Type 1 diabetes doesn’t always travel alone — in fact, it often brings other autoimmune conditions along for the ride!
In this episode you will explore:
• T1D & Autoimmunity 101: Why having one autoimmune condition raises your risk for others
• Thyroid Disorders: The most common — hyper vs. hypo, yearly screening, easy treatment
• Celiac Disease: Why it’s up to 10x more common in T1D and often missed without symptoms
• Addison’s Disease Awareness: The “silent” cortisol deficiency you don’t want to miss
• Proactive Care Mindset: How to build autoimmune screening into your diabetes warranty plan
LISTEN TO THE EPISODE
Dr. Jeremy Pettus and Dr. Steve Edelman shine a light on the most common ones that tend to show up with type 1 diabetes, why they happen in the first place, when you should be screened, and what subtle symptoms should raise a red flag.
They walk through what’s common but manageable, like thyroid issues and celiac disease — as well as what’s rare but critical not to miss, like Addison’s disease (adrenal failure), which can be dangerous if left undiagnosed but incredibly treatable once caught early.
Most importantly, Jeremy and Steve explain how simple blood tests can catch these conditions before they spiral, and how the right medication can completely change how you feel day-to-day.
Developed T1D in my 50’s after decades of being treated for hypothyroid disease. After several years of T1D I developed pernicious anemia. I now take B12 injections and have regular upper endoscopies because I am at an increased risk of gastric cancer.
From a large family. I’m the only T1D so far but other siblings have hemochromatosis, birdshot uveitis, and hypothyroidism-all autoimmune diseases.
That is an amazing history of autoimmune conditions. I’m surprised you are the only one with type 1, but in any case, it sounds like you’re doing well. Thanks for the comment.