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Have you recently been diagnosed with coeliac disease?

Don’t panic!
We know this can be an unsettling time, however, Glutafin is here to help you.

1 in 100 people in the UK have coeliac disease, so you’re not alone in your diagnosis, in fact, we spoke with a number of people who shared their diagnosis stories with us and gave us their top tips for people who have just been diagnosed.

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We have lots of helpful information on our website about coeliac disease, including:

Remember, you’re not alone. Coeliac disease affects as many as one in a hundred people in the UK, and there are lots of support groups, both online and in person, to help you deal with being diagnosed with coeliac disease.

And there’s a whole bunch of other people on your team who are ready to guide and support you as you take on the challenge of your new gluten free diet. There’s your GP and hospital team, your dietitian, plus of course your friends and family.

Just Diagnosed with Coeliac Disease

Not sure where to start?

We recommend browsing our “next steps”.
And please remember, if you have any questions or need any help, don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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Just Diagnosed with Coeliac Disease

What does gluten free food taste like?

When you’ve been diagnosed with coeliac disease, and told to follow a strict gluten free diet, it’s natural to wonder what difference this will make to everyday staples like bread, flour, pizza and pasta. One of the questions we get asked most often is ‘what does gluten free food taste like?’

To answer this question, and to help put your mind at rest about the quality of gluten free on prescription from Glutafin, we’ve created the Glutafin Taster Box, so you can sample our delicious foods for yourself. The Taster Box is completely free to anyone who has been diagnosed with coeliac disease, and who lives in an area that provides gluten free on prescription. This includes the whole of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and many areas in England.

If you’ve recently been diagnosed with coeliac disease, this is a great way to get started with your gluten free diet. It will also help you to decide what you want to order using your gluten free prescription allowance.

To check provision in your area, and to see if you qualify for a free Glutafin Taster Box, simply enter your postcode here.

FAQs

  • Question: What is the first thing I should do after being diagnosed with coeliac disease?
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    The most important step is to ask your GP or gastroenterologist to refer you to a dietitian, who will explain what it means to follow a strict gluten free diet and give you lots of help and advice to ensure you get all the nutrients you need.

  • Question: Can I get gluten free food on the NHS?
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    It depends on where you live. Gluten free on prescription is available throughout Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, covering a wide range of foods. However, provision varies in England, and is restricted to bread and flour mixes only.

  • Question: How long does it take for the gut to heal after diagnosis?
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    Many people will start to feel better within a few days or weeks of starting a gluten free diet. However, it can take several years for your gut to completely heal from the damage caused by undiagnosed coeliac disease.

  • Question: What is a Glutafin Taster Box?
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    The Glutafin Taster Box is a free starter pack available to people who have been diagnosed with coeliac disease and live in an area that offers gluten free on prescription. It contains samples of the Glutafin product range.

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    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.

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