Managing type 1 diabetes and coeliac disease presented by: Dr Anna Pham-Short, PhD, APD
Practical nutrition and clinical management
This presentation updates us regarding the current research in the area of Type 1 Diabetes and Coeliac Disease. Incidence, prevalence and quality of life indicators are covered, as well as practical and clinical issues that this group face daily.
Learn about:
- Coeliac Disease screen and diagnostic guidelines for individuals diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes
- Evidence regarding the post prandial responses of gluten free foods
- Complications of longstanding Coeliac Disease and Type 1 Diabetes
This presentation will cover:
- Prevalence of coexisting T1D and CD:
- Screening guidelines and diagnosis pathway
- Nutrition Management:
- Psychosocial impact of T1D and CD
- Gluten-Free Diet essentials
- Glycaemia and the gluten free diet
- Eating Out & Cross-Contamination
- Preventing malnutrition and monitoring deficiencies
- Long term complications
- Emerging Research
- Management, follow up and clinical care recommendations
Dr Anna Pham-Short is a Senior Diabetes Dietitian and Clinician Researcher Fellow at the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network with over 15 years’ experience in paediatric nutrition, education, and applied research. She is regularly invited to present nationally and internationally and enjoys gathering and synthesising evidence to translate information into practical, real-world recommendations for dietitians and clinical teams. Anna’s work focuses on culturally sensitive, evidence-based nutrition care for children and young people living with type 1 diabetes and their families, with a strong emphasis on education, capacity building, and improving everyday clinical practice. When Anna isn’t working, she’s enjoys spending time with her family and two young children.