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Celiac disease - resources

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Resources - celiac disease

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If you have been diagnosed with celiac disease, it is very important that you receive counseling from a registered dietitian who specializes in celiac disease and gluten-free diets. An expert can tell you where to buy gluten-free products, and will share important resources that explain your disease and treatment.

A dietitian can also provide counseling on conditions that commonly occur with celiac disease, such as:

The following organizations provide additional information:

  • Celiac Disease Foundation - www.celiac.org
  • Celiac Sprue Association - www.csaceliacs.org
  • Gluten Intolerance Group - www.gluten.net
  • National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse - www.digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/celiac/index.htm

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