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Surviving Thanksgiving with Celiac Disease: Without Losing your Mind
Thanksgiving is tough when you have celiac disease, especially when you’re not the one preparing the food. This guide walks you through how to talk to your host, what dishes are naturally gluten-free, and how to manage the emotional side… Continue reading
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Can Airborne Gluten Cause Celiac Damage? Here’s What the Science Says
Can you really get glutened just by breathing in bakery air? Explore a rare case study involving extreme exposure to airborne gluten and what it means for your day-to-day life with celiac disease. Continue reading
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Why I didn’t speak up about Celiac Disease at dinner….
A simple night watching football with friends became a meaningful reminder that not every moment has to revolve around celiac disease. Sometimes, being prepared—and being okay—makes all the difference. Continue reading
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Your Gluten-Free Diet Might Not Be Gluten-Free – The DOGGIE bag Study
The DOGGIE BAG study found that even strict gluten-free diets contain unexpected gluten exposure. Here’s what researchers discovered—and what it means for healing from celiac disease. Continue reading
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Half-Truths and Whole Problems: The Trouble with Celiac Disease Diagnosis
Many people are misinformed about how celiac disease is diagnosed. From misunderstood “gold standards” to partial truths on social media, this post breaks down what the science actually says about TTG IgA, EMA, Marsh scores, and why accurate testing matters. Continue reading
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Celiac Disease – The Party Crasher that NEVER Leaves
Celiac disease: the uninvited party guest that crashes every meal. A funny, brutally honest look at what it’s like to live gluten-free — with humor, self-awareness, and a little sass from FatCeliac. Continue reading
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Celiac and CDGEMMS: What Parents Need to Know
The CDGEMM Study from Massachusetts General Hospital is helping us understand how celiac disease develops in children who already have a family history. Here’s what the research shows so far—and why regular blood work for at-risk kids may be more… Continue reading
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Thanks to you – Our Message about Celiac Disease Reached Over 1.2 Million People!
Thanks to you, one of my posts went viral! Together we reached more than 1.2 million people this week. Your shares and comments helped spread understanding about what it’s really like to live with celiac disease and eat gluten-free every… Continue reading
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Celiac Disease, Assisted Living, and the ADA: Your Right to Safe, Gluten-Free Meals
Many people with celiac disease worry about moving into assisted living and losing control over safe food. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects your right to gluten-free meals when food is part of your living costs. Here’s what the… Continue reading
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Celiac Disease – Mortality and Cancer Risk
Large registry studies suggest a short-term rise in cancer risk after celiac diagnosis (notably lymphoma) and modestly higher mortality, while newer data show improving trends. Evidence outside registries still supports strict gluten avoidance to control inflammation and lower downstream risk. Continue reading
