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Welcome to this page. A real person writes this blog about celiac disease. It is about the good, the bad, and the ugly in living with celiac disease. I talk about life experiences, clinical drug trials, and living more gracefully. Sometimes, I get a bee in my bonnet to rant and rave about something in the celiac world – both good and bad. I hope you enjoy these posts and feel free to reach out!

Latest Posts

  • Powerful Voices in Celiac Disease

    This week showed the power of the celiac community, from misunderstood symptoms to advocacy for clearer gluten labeling. Continue reading

    Hero banner: green text 'Powerful Voices' and subtitle 'What this week’s posts have taught me' with a person using a megaphone at the bottom, Fat Celiac logo top-right.

  • Call Congress Today!

    Call your representative to support the Celiac Safety Act of 2026, H.R. 9048, which would require clearer labeling of gluten-containing grains for people with celiac disease. Continue reading

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  • 5 Important Things about Celiac Disease

    Celiac disease is more than a “tummy issue.” Here are 5 things people misunderstand about gluten free living and autoimmune health. Continue reading

  • What your friends with celiac want you to know

    When someone you love is diagnosed with celiac disease, their life changes in ways that may not be obvious from the outside. This guide explains what friends and family need to know, how to offer support, and how to help… Continue reading

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  • The True Costs of Living with Celiac Disease

    Celiac disease incurs various costs beyond finances, affecting everyday life. It influences grocery bills, dining choices, travel plans, and celebrations, and adds mental burdens such as planning and safety concerns. Living gluten-free is a continuous challenge and not merely a… Continue reading

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  • Costs of Celiac – A Gluten Free Diet vs Untreated Celiac

    The post discusses the challenges of adhering to a gluten-free diet versus the consequences of untreated celiac disease. While the diet is costly and can lead to nutritional deficiencies, untreated celiac disease poses serious health risks, including increased mortality and… Continue reading

    The gluten-free diet has a cost. So does untreated celiac disease. Understanding both matters.

  • Asymptomatic Celiac: To Gluten or Not to Gluten?

    The author reflects on the complexities of living with celiac disease despite having well-controlled symptoms. Although their health appears stable, they ponder the necessity of a gluten-free diet. The conflicting risks of celiac disease and dietary adherence prompt deep questions… Continue reading

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  • The Reality of Celiac Disease: It’s Not Just Digestive

    The author expresses frustration over proposed guidelines allowing asymptomatic individuals with confirmed celiac disease to choose whether to follow a gluten-free diet. Highlighting the disease’s systemic nature, the author emphasizes that dismissing celiac symptoms can lead to severe long-term health… Continue reading

    Question about when celiac treatment starts sounding like a choice; notes draft guidance on gluten-free diet; Fat Celiac logo in corner.