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2.26 Celiac Connection: Building Awareness, Building Community
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Welcome to Celiac Connection! This podcast is all about celiac disease and why it's important to help each other and spread the word. In this episode, we'll talk about what celiac disease is, how it affects people's health, the problems they face, and how we can all work together to make things better.
1. Understanding Celiac Disease:
Celiac disease is a serious problem where the body's immune system gets upset by a protein called gluten. It's found in wheat, barley, and rye. This illness affects about 1 out of 100 people worldwide. When someone with celiac disease eats gluten, it hurts their small intestine and makes them sick.
2. Impact on Health and Well-being:
If celiac disease isn't taken care of, it can cause big problems like other sicknesses, weak bones, trouble having babies, and even cancer. But if it's caught early and the person eats a diet without gluten, they can feel better and live a good life.
3. Challenges and Stigma:
People with celiac disease have a hard time finding food they can eat, and sometimes others don't understand their problem. This can make them feel sad or worried. It's important for everyone to know about celiac disease and be kind to people who have it.
4. Raising Awareness and Advocacy:
We can all help by learning about celiac disease and telling others about it. We can also support each other and ask for more gluten-free food options in stores and restaurants. Together, we can make life easier for people with celiac disease.
Conclusion:
Thanks for listening to Celiac Connection! Remember, by working together and spreading the word about celiac disease, we can make life better for everyone. Let's keep supporting each other and making a difference!
To learn more about getting diagnosed with Celiac Disease... listen here: https://glutenfreewithcoral.com/2-15-do-you-suspect-celiac-disease/
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