Support networks and resources for celiac disease

Celiac disease can be difficult to manage without the right support. It is important for people with celiac disease to have access to support networks and resources to help them cope with daily challenges.

Some people find that joining support groups or connecting with others who also have CD can be helpful to feel less isolated and to get helpful information and advice.

A support network is a group of people who can offer emotional and practical help to someone going through a difficult situation. People with celiac disease can find support networks online and in person.

Online support networks can be particularly helpful for people who live in areas where in-person support groups are not available. There are many online communities dedicated to celiac disease, including forums, Facebook groups and Instagram pages. These groups can provide a safe space for people to share their experiences, advice and resources.

In-person support networks: these are also important for many people with celiac disease. Group meetings can be an opportunity for people with CD to get together and share information, tips and experiences. They can also be an opportunity to make friends and feel part of a community.

Support network of friends and family: These groups can be especially important for children and adolescents who have celiac disease. Parents and siblings can offer emotional and practical support to children with the condition. They can also help educate other family members and friends about the condition and how they can help.

Resources are also an important part of the support network for people with celiac disease. Resources can include books, websites, mobile apps and cooking shows. For example, Beyond Celiac is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with celiac disease. Their website offers information, resources for gluten-free living and an online community.

Popular Celiac Support Networks

Some of the most popular and internationally recognized support groups are:

• Spanish National Celiac Association (FACE).

• Celiac Association of Argentina (Asociación Celiaca Argentina)

• Celiac Disease Foundation (USA)

• Coeliac UK (UK)

• The Chilean Celiac and Gluten Sensitive Association (ACELSEN)

• The Canadian Celiac Association (CCA)

• Associazione Italiana Celiachia (AIC) (Italy)

• Deutsche Zöliakie-Gesellschaft e.V. (DZG) (Germany)

• Celiac Association of Mexico (ACM) (Mexico)

• Asociación de Celiacos del Perú (ASCEL) (Peru)

Some of the ways these groups can help include:

• Information and education: support groups can provide information and resources about celiac disease, including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and how to eat a gluten-free diet.

• Emotional support: people with celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity often face emotional challenges, such as frustration, anxiety and feelings of isolation. Support groups can provide a safe space to share their experiences and receive emotional support from others who understand their situation.

• Nutritional counseling: Support groups can provide advice on how to eat a gluten-free diet and how to identify foods that contain gluten.

• Resources for traveling and eating away from home: support groups can provide information on traveling and eating away from home while following a gluten-free diet, including tips for eating in restaurants and traveling safely.

• Social events and activities: support groups can organize social events and activities to connect people with celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity and help build community.

Online resources for finding gluten-free food

There are several online resources that specialize in helping people with celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity find gluten-free foods when traveling or eating away from home.

Some of the most popular resources include:

• Find Me Gluten Free: is a website and mobile app that allows users to search