The Investigation of The Relationship Between Gluten Sensitivity and Diabetes in The Field of Gastronomy
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Solunoğlu,
A.
(ed.)
2026.
TOURGASTREC II.
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Gluten sensitivity is an excessive sensitivity to gluten, a group of proteins found in grains such as wheat, barley and rye. Gluten is a protein complex that is naturally found in grains such as wheat, barley, and rye. Those with gluten sensitivity tend to be unable to digest or tolerate gluten. A gluten-free diet involves eliminating all gluten-containing foods from one's diet, and it is also a treatment for individuals with coeliac disease and gluten sensitivity. It is estimated that around 1% of the global population has coeliac disease, 5% has gluten-related disorders and 10.5% has diabetes. Diabetes is a metabolic disorder characterised by high levels of glucose, or blood sugar, in the bloodstream. Examining the diets of diabetic patients reveals that they follow a specific eating plan. Rather than being restrictive, this diet is based on vegetables, fruits, and whole grains and is rich in nutritious foods with low carbohydrate and fat content. However, they cannot consume sugary foods, white bread, corn, pasta, rice, etc. There are, however, common foods that these groups can include in their diet. Although technological advances have increased the number of products needed for patients with these common diseases to eat healthily and improve their quality of life, this is still insufficient. This study aims to examine the relationship between gluten sensitivity and diabetes. The research examined the effects of gluten-free diets on diabetes management, highlighting their importance in gastronomy and tourism, and made recommendations for food and beverage businesses catering to individuals with special dietary requirements.
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