#CeliacLife
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Why More Testing for Celiac Disease is Essential
Celiac disease affects about 1% of the population but remains largely undiagnosed, often taking years for patients to receive proper diagnosis. Its varied symptoms can overlap with other conditions, complicating recognition. Despite improved awareness, significant diagnostic delays persist, particularly among… Continue reading
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What does a celiac patient look like?
Celiac disease misconceptions persist, with many believing patients must be thin or malnourished. However, recent research shows that 37% of newly diagnosed patients are overweight or obese. This highlights the complexity of the disease, as symptoms can occur regardless of… Continue reading
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Celiac and the Family
Celiac disease often affects more than just the diagnosed individual, with first-degree relatives at a higher risk. It’s important for these family members to discuss screening options with their doctor. Continue reading
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Learning your celiac symptoms is key to managing fear and improving quality of life. Understanding your body’s reactions can change everything. Continue reading
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Celiac Disease Diagnosis is Backwards
To prove you have celiac disease, you often have to do the very thing that is damaging your body: Eat gluten. That sounds backwards, because most of the time when something hurts us, the solution is simple — stop doing… Continue reading
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Can Scientists Create “Lactaid for Gluten”?
Enzyme therapies for celiac disease target gluten breakdown before immune response. By breaking gluten into smaller, digestible fragments, scientists hope to minimize exposure-induced damage. Despite challenges, this strategy offers potential for safer gluten management. Continue reading
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Science Wednesday: What Actually Happens When Someone With Celiac Eats Gluten?
When gluten fragments evade digestion and cross intestinal barriers, they become targets for the immune system in celiac disease sufferers. TG2 enzymes modify these fragments, and genetic markers like HLA-DQ2 and DQ8 trigger an inflammatory response, turning harmless food into… Continue reading
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Research vs Reality – Celiac Patients caught in the middle
Good base — this is already strong. I’m not going to change your voice; I’m just tightening flow, clarifying a few phrases, and sharpening the message so it reads intentional instead of slightly meandering. Here’s the edited draft: I spend… Continue reading
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Follow up post diagnosis
What if any follow up have you had since diagnosis? A study from 2012 showed that between 41% and 88% ad a follow up visit regarding celiac. However, less than 35% of celiac patients were followed up with according to… Continue reading
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Probiotics and celiac disease….
Many times doctors will recommend probiotics for celiac patients in an attempt to alleviate symptoms and correct imbalances in the gut micro biome. However, the information on probiotics is mixed for their use in celiac disease. The gut micro biome… Continue reading