Resources - celiac disease

If you have been diagnosed with 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.

A dietitian can also provide counseling on conditions that commonly occur with celiac disease, such as:

• Diabetes
• Lactose intolerance
• Vitamin or mineral deficiency
• Weight loss or gain

The following organizations provide additional information:

• Celiac Disease Foundation - www.celiac.org
• Celiac Sprue Association - www.csaceliacs.org
• Gluten Intolerance Group - www.gluten.net
• National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse - www.digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/celiac/index.htm

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Celiac disease Prevention

Review Date: 11/02/2010
Reviewed By: Jennifer K. Mannheim, ARNP, Medical Staff, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Seattle Children's Hospital. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)