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Celiac Disease: Needed Essential Tools for Better Health
After years of writing about celiac disease, it’s clear that not much has changed. We still need better testing, monitoring, and recognition of refractory celiac disease. Continue reading
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Living Gluten Free Is Like….
Living gluten free is hard, hilarious, and everything in between. Here are some of my favorite analogies—and I want to hear yours too. Continue reading
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Another Example of How Hard Being Gluten Free Really Is…
My boss tried to do something nice by ordering Chick-fil-A catering for the office, but it went sideways for me. Another reminder of how hard and isolating being gluten free with celiac disease can feel. Continue reading
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What the Latest Research Says About Celiac (in Plain English)
I went down a research rabbit hole and pulled out three key things you should know: TTG IgA alone can’t diagnose celiac, unusual post-meal CGM patterns may signal undiagnosed celiac in kids with T1D, and teens with celiac may need… Continue reading
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Comebacks for Common Celiac Myths (With a Little Snark)
I’m not the person with a quick comeback. Five minutes later, I have the perfect retort. Here are clear, polite responses (and a few snarky ones) to common celiac myths. Continue reading
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Bringing Your Own Food to Restaurants: What You Need to Know
When diners treat “gluten allergy” like a preference, it undermines people with celiac disease and confuses restaurants. Here’s what the ADA actually requires—and what it doesn’t. Continue reading
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Three Standby Gluten Free Recipes I Use All The Time
These three gluten-free recipes are my personal go-tos for quick, budget-friendly, and delicious meals. Each one has taught me a new trick I now use in my kitchen. Continue reading
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Hives, Swelling, and Celiac – Really?
I was diagnosed with idiopathic urticaria with angioedema—hives and swelling with no clear cause. Could this be connected to my celiac disease? Continue reading
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Crying in the Grocery Store after Celiac Diagnosis
My first gluten-free grocery trip ended in tears. Celiac disease ripped away my comfort foods, but I’ve learned how to shop, eat, and live gluten free. Continue reading
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Movie Theater Popcorn Drama: Why Social Media May Not Be the Best Place for Advice
When social media debates about gluten free living get heated, I try to step in with facts – is movie theater popcorn safe? Continue reading
