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Resources - celiac disease

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Upon diagnosis, it is very important that you receive counseling from a registered dietitian with a specialty in celiac disease and the gluten-free diet. A dietitian with this specialty will provide contact information for local and national organizations, local and national food companies and stores where gluten-free products can be purchased, and will share important resources that explain your disease and treatment.

A dietitian is also uniquely qualified to provide counseling on associated conditions that commonly accompany celiac disease (such as diabetes, lactose intolerance, weight loss or gain, or vitamin/mineral deficiency).

The following organizations are good resources for information on celiac disease:

  • Gluten Intolerance Group -
  • Celiac Disease Foundation -
  • Celiac Sprue Association -
  • Canadian Celiac Association -
  • Celiac.com -
  • National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse -
Review Date:10/13/2006
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Editorial Team: Greg Juhn, M.T.P.W., David R. Eltz, Kelli A. Stacy.