Voices of Celiac Disease
Beyond Celiac is spreading awareness and understanding by highlighting diverse stories of people with celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity
Beyond Celiac is spreading awareness and understanding by highlighting diverse stories of people with celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity
“I had asked about doing a test for celiac disease however was told, “It isn’t prevalent in people of color.” I decided to find a doctor with the cultural competency to understand that race does not define your health.”
“At one point celiac disease was discussed but dismissed because of my ethnicity.”
“We didn’t know what was wrong with our daughter. Our doctor initially did not think celiac disease because she was so young and because she didn’t have diarrhea.”
“Since being diagnosed Isaiah has grown almost 12″ and gained over 30 pounds. Celiac disease was stunting his growth.”
“That’s the crazy part, I never had symptoms. At least not any of the ones everyone talks about.”
“When the number came out, he was sure I had celiac disease and that was the answer to all my life’s questions.”
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