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How Many Of You With T1D Have Been Diagnosed With Other Autoimmune Diseases? If So, What Are I Have Heard That They Pretty Much Run In 3's.

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I have T1D, amAutoimmune Thyroid Disease , Celiacs Disease, Vitiligo, Eczema, Lichen planus, and Granoma Annulare

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It's common for people with type 1 diabetes (T1D) to have other autoimmune diseases. Here are some autoimmune conditions that often overlap with T1D:

- Autoimmune thyroid disease: The most common, affecting 17-30% of people with T1D
- Celiac disease: About 6% of people with T1D also have this.
- Vitiligo: Causes loss of Show Full Answer

It's common for people with type 1 diabetes (T1D) to have other autoimmune diseases. Here are some autoimmune conditions that often overlap with T1D:

- Autoimmune thyroid disease: The most common, affecting 17-30% of people with T1D.
- Celiac disease: About 6% of people with T1D also have this.
- Vitiligo: Causes loss of skin color.
- Autoimmune gastritis: Chronic inflammation of the stomach lining.
- Rheumatoid arthritis: Affects joints.
- Lupus: A systemic disease affecting tissues and organs.
- Addison’s disease: Affects adrenal glands.
- Pernicious anemia: Inability to absorb vitamin B12.
- Alopecia: Hair loss due to immune system attacking hair follicles.

If you have T1D, it's important to discuss additional screenings with your doctor to manage your health effectively.

October 12
A myT1Dteam Member

Basically, we are more susceptible to all other diseases because we are immuno-suppressed. I have Ulcerative Colitis, and auto-immune disease caused by stress. I also have a type of asthma that is caused by allergies.

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