GIG’s 5 Key Takeaways from the American College of Gastroenterology’s Updated Medical Guidelines for Diagnosis and Management of Celiac Disease
In January 2023, the American College of Gastroenterology updated its guidelines so that medical professionals have the most up-to-date information on diagnosing and managing celiac disease in their patients. While these guidelines are for doctors, we’ve highlighted our five key takeaways that you may find valuable. #1 Blood test plus biopsies remain the gold Read More
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Research: ADHD-like symptoms in celiac disease, and relationship between Covid infection and autoimmune disease development
ADHD-Traits in Childhood Celiac Disease https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36635891/ Research published in the Journal of Attention Disorders compared 85 children with biopsy-proven celiac disease to a control group, with a focus on cognitive and behavioral traits. The aim was to investigate an association of these traits with vitamin levels, body-mass index, and compliance with the gluten-free diet. It Read More
Down Syndrome and Celiac Disease
Updated March, 2021 Download the Printable Version of this Educational Bulletin What is Down syndrome? Down syndrome is a genetic disorder characterized by a full or partial extra copy of chromosome 21 in all or some of the cells in an individual’s body and is the most common chromosomal disorder. Chromosomes usually come in pairs of two, one from each parent, Read More
Gluten in Your Food: Cross-Contact or Cross-Contamination?
Published December 30, 2020 We’ve broken down the two main ways gluten might get into otherwise gluten-free foods, and they may not be the two ways you think. Living gluten-free? Whether you’re recently diagnosed with celiac disease or are avoiding gluten for other reasons, knowing if the food you eat is free of gluten can Read More
Does Fermentation or Distillation Make a Product Gluten-Free?
Published December 9, 2020 Is alcohol gluten-free? When it comes to adult beverages, going for gluten-free beer or spirits can be confusing. Part of the confusion often involves understanding the different processes for crafting beer versus liquor products. If you’re living gluten-free and looking to enjoy a libation, here’s what you need to know. Starting Read More
Are Oats and Oat Flour Gluten-Free?
Updated October 2023 Oats are a hot button topic within the celiac and gluten-free communities. Oats are not considered a top allergen, and in their pure form, oats are safe for the majority of people with celiac disease. Unlike wheat, barley, and rye, oats are not considered a source of gluten in many countries. The concern with Read More
Racial Disparities and Celiac Disease in the U.S.
Published July 6, 2020 Research on celiac disease (CD) reveals racial disparities in healthcare for African Americans. Based on the available data, the African American community in the U.S. needs more attention from the celiac community. This would include additional social support, improved medical attention, and additional research. Celiac Disease in the U.S. Who Read More
Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2019
Published January 17, 2020 May 18-21, San Diego. Research summaries GIG’s Education Supervisor, Lola O’Rourke MS, RDN, recently attended the 50th anniversary Digestive Disease Week (DDW) conference in San Diego and has compiled an impressive list of summaries of the latest research on celiac disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity, and gluten-related disorders. Be sure to check Read More
Update on European Guidelines on Celiac Disease & Other Gluten-Related Disorders
August, 2019 Updated recommendations on the management of celiac disease (CD) and gluten-related disorders were recently published by the European Society for the Study of Coeliac Disease. A multi-national group of experts including both pediatric and adult gastroenterologists conducted a review of current guidelines, and a literature review of relevant articles published from 1990 to Read More
Finding Credible Sources of Information on Health
Published January 16, 2020 By Carolina Nunes, MS, Bastyr University Dietetic Intern (2019) Countless websites and blogs are dedicated to diet and health-related topics, and information about the gluten-free diet, celiac disease, and gluten sensitivity seems to be everywhere. Not all sources, however, are committed to using high standards for their reporting and information. Additionally, applicability of research is sometimes over-stated or misconstrued, or opinions may be veiled as fact-based science. Following are some guidelines to Read More
Celiac Disease in Children
Download the Printable Version of this Educational Bulletin Published June 6, 2022 What is celiac disease? Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that results from the response of the immune system to the ingestion of gluten, which is a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. This immune response causes inflammation, and damage to the Read More
The Gluten-Free Diet: Facts and Myths
Download the Printable Version of this Educational Bulletin Published August, 2021 Facts Gluten-free diet and celiac disease (CD): A strict, life-long gluten-free diet is required for health reasons. Ingestion of gluten causes an adverse reaction which damages intestinal cells and can lead to serious health problems. Gluten-free diet and non-celiac gluten sensitivity (also known as Read More
What is Celiac Disease?
Download the Printable Version of this Educational Bulletin Published December 14, 2022 What You Need to Know Celiac disease is a chronic, autoimmune disease which is the result of an immune system response to the ingestion of gluten (a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley) in susceptible individuals. This response to gluten damages the Read More
Gluten-Free VS. Gluten-Removed Beer: A Study
Published October 18, 2019 A discussion of the published research and results from The Celiac Patient Antibody Response to Conventional and Gluten-Removed Beer. Hear from Laura Allred, Ph.D., GIG’s Regulatory & Standards Manager; James Neumeister, founder of Ground Breaker Brewing; and Jordan Middlebrook of KingGlutenFree.com. Read our research study: The Celiac Patient Antibody Response to Conventional Read More
Celiac Disease Testing in Children
Published January 31, 2023 Download and print the bulletin here. For parents, there are a multitude of everyday children’s matters and milestone marks that take up plenty of time and concern, so when there is a medical issue to consider (especially one as complex as an autoimmune disease like celiac disease), it can be especially Read More
Gluten Sensitivity and FODMAPs
Download the Printable Version of this Educational Bulletin Published July 1, 2022 Gluten sensitivity and FODMAPs: Is there a connection? Non-celiac gluten sensitivity (also known as gluten sensitivity) is not yet well understood. The currently accepted means of diagnosing this condition is to rule out celiac disease, wheat allergy, and other possible causes of Read More
Healthy Weight Gain in Celiac Disease
Download the Printable Version of this Educational Bulletin Published August, 2021 The term “weight management” generally brings to mind the issue of how to lose weight, or at least how to prevent gain. But sometimes there are health-related reasons to gain weight, and one scenario where this may be the case is in celiac Read More
Pregnancy and Celiac Disease
Download the Printable Version of this Educational Bulletin Published October 17, 2019 Pregnancy and celiac disease both call for extra considerations when it comes to nutrition. What if you fall into both categories? Do some of the needs overlap, and are there special nutritional issues that arise for pregnant women who have celiac disease? Read More
Diabetes and Celiac Disease
Download the Printable Version of this Educational Bulletin Published August, 2022 What is celiac disease? An autoimmune disease which is the result of an immune system response to the ingestion of gluten (a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley) in susceptible individuals. This response to gluten damages the small intestine, leading to malabsorption of Read More
Celiac Disease & Thyroid Conditions
Download the Printable Version of this Educational Bulletin Published October 17, 2019 Celiac disease and thyroid disease: the connection Researchers have found autoimmune thyroid diseases to be more common in people with celiac disease than in the general population. Similarly, individuals who have autoimmune thryoid disease are more likely to develop celiac disease compared Read More
Celiac Disease and Anemia
Download the Printable Version of this Educational Bulletin Published February 24, 2022 What is Anemia? Anemia results from a decrease in the size or number of red blood cells, or in the amount of hemoglobin, which is the red pigment in red blood cells. Think of red blood cells as ships that deliver oxygen Read More
Associated Autoimmune Diseases
Download the Printable Version of this Educational Bulletin Published August 5, 2021 People who have celiac disease or dermatitis herpetiformis (celiac disease which manifests as a skin rash) are at greater risk than the general population for developing one or more associated autoimmune diseases. These disorders share common genetic and immunological linkages with celiac Read More
Healthy Gluten-Free Eating Guidelines
Download the Printable Version of this Educational Bulletin Published February, 2023 Removing gluten from the diet is the essential first step to thriving gluten-free. Next, learn how to make your gluten-free plate exceptionally healthful. Vegetables Fill approximately half your plate with non-starchy vegetables such as broccoli, bell peppers, onions, cabbage, carrots, artichoke, beets, Brussels Read More
GIG’s Gluten-Free Diet & Drug Instruction
Download the Printable Version of this Educational Bulletin Published October 13, 2021 The gluten-free (GF) diet can provide adequate nutrition while eliminating wheat, rye and barley from the diet as long as GF grains with high nutritional value are used and the diet includes a variety of nutritious foods. Gluten is a generic term Read More
Gluten Sensitivity
(also known as non-celiac gluten sensitivity, or non-celiac wheat sensitivity) Download the Printable Version of this Educational Bulletin Published October 15, 2019 Some individuals who experience distress when eating gluten-containing foods and show improvement when following a gluten-free diet may have what is commonly referred to as gluten sensitivity (GS) instead of celiac disease (CD). Read More
Could Gluten be Causing Your Health Problems?
Download the Printable Version of this Educational Bulletin Published December 21, 2022 To start to find out, answer the following questions: Do you have a family history of celiac disease or dermatitis herpetiformis? Do you have recurring problems with: Abdominal pain Bloating Constipation Diarrhea Vomiting Elevated liver function tests (AST, ALT) Joint pain Fatigue Read More
Celiac Disease, Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity or Wheat Allergy: What is the Difference?
Download the Printable Version of this Educational Bulletin Updated December, 2023 Celiac disease (CD), non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS), and wheat allergy are all conditions whose primary treatment is avoidance of specific dietary components. While celiac disease and wheat allergy are well-defined conditions, non-celiac gluten sensitivity is poorly understood currently. Celiac disease is an autoimmune Read More
Dermatitis Herpetiformis
Download the Printable Version of this Educational Bulletin Published July 28, 2021 What you need to know about dermatitis herpetiformis Dermatitis Herpetiformis (DH) is a form of celiac disease. It is a skin condition characterized by groups of itchy blisters. The ingestion of gluten (a protein contained in wheat, rye and barley) triggers an Read More