May is Celiac Awareness Month! I have been gluten free for 16 years. My gluten free journey initially had several bumps in the road. There was a lot of trial and error. To be honest, in the beginning it was extremely stressful and frustrating. Things have changed significantly since my Celiac diagnosis in 2002. There has been an increased motivation to become aware of the plight of custom eaters and their needs. There has been significant gains in learning how to diagnose Celiac disease as well as how to identify its many symptoms. Manufacturers are creating products designed especially for the gluten free market. They are also beginning to understand the importance of avoiding cross contamination. Most of all, the biggest gain in my estimate is that Celiac disease is recognized by the American Medical Association. The AMA has provided certain protections/rights to college students who are required to purchase a meal plan. It also discusses Celiac disease in the workplace. Attached is the link to the February 26, 2018 article:"Does the ADA Cover People With Celiac Disease?" https://www.verywell.com/ada-and-celiac-disease-563100
Congratulations to all of the advocates, researchers, Celiacs and those with gluten intolerance issues! All of your efforts have made Celiac Awareness Month a national event. Here’s to continuing to make Celiac awareness bigger, bolder and stronger every year. XOXOXOX Dawn
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