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5 Facts a Celiac Doctor Wants You to KnowAs a Health Educator, Celiac Awareness Month in May may get me more excited than most. More than any other time of year, people are reading, sharing, and focused on educating and raising awareness about this disease. There’s nothing I like seeing better than info and resource-sharing. However, there’s also nothing I like LESS than seeing info shared that isn’t fact-based but based solely on personal experience. While there’s nothing wrong with saying ‘this was my experience’ in some circumstances, often times this info is used to make important decisions that can impact health. Need an example? It may look something like this: I eat X with no problem or ‘try going gluten free and see if you feel better.’ Again, well-meaning but when it comes to managing an autoimmune disease, it’s imperative to get vetted, data-driven info. Just the Celiac Disease Facts, please.As a member of many online Celiac and Gluten Free groups, the same questions and issues come up again and again. That served as the inspiration for “5 Facts a Celiac Doctor Wants You to Know about Celiac Disease.” Working with the University of Maryland Celiac Center to create this Celiac Disease Fact Sheet, I hope you will share it with anyone you know with Celiac, who is gluten free, thinking about going free, has gluten sensitivity or cares for a child with any of the above.Read the full article here: https://baltimoreglutenfree.com/5-facts-a-celiac-doctor-wants-you-to-know/

On the latest episode of the Celiac Project Podcast:Mike and Cam love to kick off Celiac Awareness Month with their annual "Celiac State of the Union!" This year, the guys reflect on the current state of the celiac community, from the inspiring youth movement and advocacy efforts at the University of Chicago to the latest updates on FDA labeling, and the psychological toll of hypervigilance. Mike and Cam break down the major wins and ongoing challenges of the past year, taking a closer look at the future of celiac research, the disappearing "gluten-free" labels on over-the-counter meds, and a hopeful outlook for the next generation of advocates.Listen to the full episode here: https://celiacprojectpodcast.libsyn.com/

Amy Burkhart, MD RD shares six important reasons to get a celiac disease test before putting yourself or your child on a gluten-free diet.As she states so well: "The test is simple and inexpensive. The cost of not testing is much greater."You can read the full article here: https://theceliacmd.com/six-reasons-to-test-for-celiac-disease-before-starting-a-gluten-free-diet/

These are some ways the community deals with accidental gluten exposure. How do you deal with it?

On the latest Celiac Project Podcast:Mike, Cam, and producer Ellen return for a spring update featuring Jim’s recovery saga and his surprising search for a gluten-free Z-Pak. The guys explore new research linking antibiotic-disrupted microbiomes to non-celiac gluten sensitivity and share a UK listener’s story on international diagnosis hurdles. They also celebrate a long-time listener who was inspired by the podcast to launch her own gluten-free business to help others. Mike and cam wrap up the episode with a look at the "human factor" in restaurant safety, and sobering global data on celiac diet adherence.Listen to the full episode here: https://celiacprojectpodcast.libsyn.com/

April is IBS Awareness month. IBS can often be a misunderstood condition, so Brian Lacy, MD,a gastroenterologist and professor of medicine at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, debunks 6 commons myths when it comes to this condition.Read the full article here: https://gastrogirl.com/6-ibs-myths-debunked-by-a-gastroenterologist/

Travel Webinar from National Celiac AssociationApr 28, 2026 07:00 PM Join NCA for our next Ask the Experts Live! webinar, they’ll explore how to embrace your inner adventurer and travel with confidence!This will be a fun and engaging panel discussion with adventurous online social media voices including Gluten-Free Globetrotter, The Gluten Free Travelers, and Celiac Sarah Explores!They will talk about all of their practical tips and tricks for vacationing safely with celiac disease or another gluten-related condition so you can walk away feeling inspired, prepared, and ready to explore!Please register and submit questions in advance. This webinar will be recorded for future viewing.Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Rg5iYqoRTOKk5A8OPbMGHw#/registration

Gluten free packaged food is more expensive than its gluten-full counterparts, there's no secret about that. Did you know you might be eligible for a tax deduction to help make up the difference?There are some important things you should know before you start celebrating, listen for the criteria for deductions. Here's even more detail from the IRS: https://www.irs.gov/publications/p502