Celiac Support Group

Celiac Disease:

A genetic autoimmune disease triggered by Gluten, a protein found in certain grains, resulting in damage to the small intestine. Symptoms present may be:

• Fatigue
• Migraine-like headaches
• Constipation and/or diarrhea
• Similar to those associated with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
• Infertility

If you have Diabetes Type 1 or another autoimmune disease, you are at a greater risk of developing Celiac Disease (CD).

Celiac Disease Facts:

• It is genetic and not rare
• The good news is, it's treatable
• 1 in 130 people have or will have CD in their lifetime
• An estimated 85% of people affected don't know they have CD
• CD can present itself at any age
• A blood test may help screen for the disease so talk to your doctor