Male, 32 years of age, type 1 diabetes, was following gluten free diet of his own choice. Was never diagnosed, just "feels better" when he doesn’t eat gluten. Has lab tests that were negative for celiac in the past. Came to see me for follow up diabetes education. Noted weight loss of 5 pounds in one week. Glucose levels were not elevated, in fact for the most part in target range.

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Dysregulation of the insulin gene: There is convincing evidence that abnormalities in insulin gene sequence or function play a role in pancreatic beta-cell dysfunction in type 2 diabetes. Abnormalities in the insulin gene structure consist of rare control region mutations, while insulin gene expression appears to be reduced by metabolic conditions associated with the diabetic state.