502-P: Introduction of a Gluten-Free Diet in Children with Type 1 Diabetes and Coeliac Disease Did Not Impact Glycemic Control, Nutrient Intake, or Quality of Life at Three Months

Studies on how a gluten free (GF) diet in youth with T1D and CD impacts glycemic control, quality of life (QoL) and nutrient intake are limited. The study aim was to determine the effects of the introduction of a GF diet in children with T1D and newly diagnosed CD on glycemic control, nutrient intake, QoL and body mass index (BMI). Subjects wore a continuous glucose monitor for 12 days and completed a 4-day food record at baseline and 3 months after implementing a GF diet. Participants and one parent completed the PedsQL questionnaire at baseline and 3 months. Ten children participated (age 10.8y ± 3.3, 40% male, BMI Z-score 0.5 ± 0.6, diabetes duration 2.2y ± 2.6 (50% with diabetes duration of 180mg/dL (30.3% vs. 36.1%, p=0.09) and below target range