Type 1 diabetes doesn’t always travel alone — in fact, it often brings other autoimmune conditions along for the ride. In this episode, Dr. Jeremy Pettus and Dr. Steve Edelman shine a light on the most common ones that tend to show up with T1D, 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.

Key Topics:
• 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

(00:00) Intro: The "Raindrop" Analogy
(02:26) Thyroid Disease: The Most Common T1D Link
(05:25) Hypothyroidism (Low Thyroid): Symptoms & Easy Treatment
(09:30) Hyperthyroidism (Graves' Disease): Symptoms & Cures
(13:25) Your "Diabetes Warranty": Why You Need a Yearly TSH
(14:48) Celiac Disease: The 10% Risk Factor (19:28) Celiac Screening vs. "Gluten Sensitivity"
(25:31) Addison's Disease: The Other One to Know
(29:43) Final Takeaway: Be Your Own Advocate

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