Everyday Medical Issues to Keep in Mind

Follow-up celiac disease tests are important, to ensure that your celiac disease antibody levels are returning to normal after your diagnosis and your small intestine is healing. Here's what various celiac disease experts advise.

If you have celiac disease and you're managing to avoid gluten, that's great -- but it doesn't mean your diet is completely healthy. Keep the following issues in mind as you shop and plan your meals.

Unless a medication is specifically labeled as gluten-free, calling the manufacturer is the only way to confirm the medication’s gluten-free status.

In untreated celiac disease, the lining of the small intestine is damaged. Nutrients are not well absorbed, and the patient suffers the side effects of nutritional deficiencies.

People with celiac disease usually have vitamin deficiencies. Should they take vitamin supplements?

Are wheat grass and barley grass gluten-free? Learn if you can safely take supplements with wheat grass and barley grass if you have celiac disease or gluten intolerance.

Can people with celiac disease donate blood? Yes. Celiac disease does not disqualify you as a blood donor.

Here are important gluten-related issues to think about and discuss with your doctor as you prepare to feed your baby.

The amount of time it takes to feel better after going gluten-free is different for every person. Some people feel the results right away, but others need weeks or months to feel results.