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Celiac disease - resources
Resources - celiac disease
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If you have celiac disease , it is very important that you receive counseling from a registered dietitian who specializes in celiac disease and gluten-free diets. An expert can tell you where to buy gluten-free products, and will share important resources that explain your disease and treatment.
Celiac disease
Celiac disease is a condition caused by damage to the lining of the small intestine. This damage comes from a reaction to eating gluten. This is a ...
A dietitian can also provide counseling on conditions that commonly occur with celiac disease such as:
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Diabetes
Diabetes
Diabetes is a chronic disease in which the body cannot regulate the amount of sugar in the blood.
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Lactose intolerance
Lactose intolerance
Lactose is a type of sugar found in milk and other dairy products. An enzyme called lactase is needed by the body to digest lactose. Lactose intoler...
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- Weight loss or gain
The following organizations provide additional information:
- Celiac Disease Foundation -- www.celiac.org
- Celiac Support Association -- www.csaceliacs.org
- Gluten Intolerance Group -- www.gluten.org
- National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse -- www.digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/celiac/index.htm
- National Foundation for Celiac Awareness -- www.celiaccentral.org
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Support group counselors - illustration
Counselors sometimes work with a group of people (support group) to help identify problem issues and direct members towards understanding and personal wellness.
Support group counselors
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Review Date: 11/9/2014
Reviewed By: Jennifer K. Mannheim, ARNP, Medical Staff, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Isla Ogilvie, PhD, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
