Newly Diagnosed with Celiac Disease— Now, What Do I Do?

Getting diagnosed with celiac disease is a relief as well as a challenge. Finally, to know why you have been feeling so badly and to understand that there is a solution can come as a great relief. Knowing what to do next and how this will impact your lifestyle is the challenge. However, many people before you have done it and you, too, will gain insights and knowledge on how to manage this effectively. The good news is that celiac disease is one autoimmune disease that has a cure- gluten free living.

Because celiac disease may be new to you, you may wonder

• What exactly is a gluten free diet?
• How am I going to manage this? I don’t have the time!
• Who else has celiac disease and how do they manage?
• What do I do first?
• What about dining out?
• What about parties and potlucks not to mention pizza parties, birthday cakes, what do I do?
  

This is a lot to think about.

Here is a helpful 5 step guide for those new to celiac disease

1. Get Informed
2. Get Connected
3. Get It Together
4. Get Going
5. Get Involved

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