03/28/2025
(Created by Amelie, Sol Therapy Services Social Media Intern)
What is Celiac Disease? Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder where the body's immune system reacts abnormally to gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. Being and having Celiac disease doesn’t define who I am it just means that I have to be more sensitive and conscious about it though.
When did you first get diagnosed? I was diagnosed when I was five years old so early on in my life.
How does it impact you? It impacts me because I have to be more conscious and more sensitive about it and it’s something that I can’t change about myself it kind of stays with me for the rest of my life.
What sort of diet do you follow? I have to follow a strict gluten free diet for the rest of my life
What would you like people to know about living with Celiac Disease? I know it’s a lifelong thing that you have to live with but it’s important to know about it and being aware of it is one thing but to recognize it though.
What are some organizations or social media accounts that people can follow for more information and awareness of celiac disease? For celiac disease information and awareness, consider following organizations like the Celiac Disease Foundation (celiac.org), Beyond Celiac (beyondceliac.org), and the National Celiac Association (nationalceliac.org), as well as their social media accounts.