If you or someone you love has been recently diagnosed with coeliac disease, you could be eligible to receive gluten free foods on prescription. Simply select your country of residence, and, if you live in England, fill in your postcode to check if your area is prescribing.
Your country is prescribing gluten free foods*. Request your Glutafin Taster Box by clicking the button below to sign up.
* Please note: local policies are constantly updated, and issuing a prescription is at the discretion of your GP.
The impact of a diagnosis of coeliac disease should not be underestimated. Whilst many people make a speedy recovery from the symptoms of coeliac disease following diagnosis and treatment, their ‘medicine,’ a gluten free diet, can be overwhelming. If you have little experience of the condition (no friends or family members following a gluten free diet), you may experience the initial relief of your diagnosis, but this is often followed by a period of uncertainty, adjustment and for some, anxiety.
Firstly you are trying to understand a new, lifelong illness and the implications of your diagnosis. Then you are thrust into the world of gluten free foods, which includes a specialist Free From aisle of products in the supermarkets, vigorous label reading and separation of your foods from other members of your family to prevent contamination. No wonder so many people find this time so stressful!
One of the most important things to remember is that these feelings are normal, and anxiety is experienced by many people when they are first diagnosed with coeliac disease.
There is a wide and friendly gluten free community out there. From social media groups such as Coeliacs in the UK, to Coeliac UK’s online and local support groups, there is lots of help available. Speaking to other people in the same position is key to helping to come to terms with your lifestyle change.
Avoiding gluten is important now that you are diagnosed with coeliac disease. However, don’t let the fear of gluten stop you from doing the things you enjoy. You should continue to go out to eat, to travel abroad, to meet up with your family and friends. One of the most difficult things many people experience is the feeling of isolation, but with a little planning, all of these things are still possible.
If you have concerns about adhering to your gluten free diet, educating yourself could help you to alleviate some of the worries you may have. There is lots of information here on the Glutafin website, but also visit Coeliac UK, NHS, the Celiac Disease Foundation and the Mayo Clinic. And if you are still concerned, reach out to your GP who might be able to refer you to a specialist dietitian for further advice. Don’t be afraid to be proactive about your condition.
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