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| Charlotte has a separate Support Group for our celiac children. It is a R.O.C.K. (Raising our Celiac Kids) chapter led by Nikki Everett. For more information click below to go to the R.O.C.K. blog - |
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| The gluten-free lifestyle is, although not simple, simply a journey down a different path... |
Newly Diagnosed?
Have you or your child been recently diagnosed with celiac disease and you don't know where or how to begin?
Don't panic! Just remember that no matter how overwhelming it may feel at first, it truly will get easier. Other
moms and dads will be able to help, give you support and teach you some tips.
Here are some initial steps to follow:
Have you or your child been recently diagnosed with celiac disease and you don't know where or how to begin?
Don't panic! Just remember that no matter how overwhelming it may feel at first, it truly will get easier. Other
moms and dads will be able to help, give you support and teach you some tips.
Here are some initial steps to follow:
- Get Information: Gather lots of information on celiac disease and read - read - read! You can start by
reading the following pages in this web-site and also by clicking to some other sites for other resources (via
links):
- Learn The Diet: Study the gluten-free dietary requirements. The celiac community may often present - no
wheat - no rye - no barley (myself included) but there is so much more to the diet! Gluten-free means no
hidden ingredients. Basically, you need to research and understand the composition of every item before you
give it to your child to eat. Food items marked "gluten-free" can be trusted. Yes, mistakes can happen but
the gluten-free label gives you assurance the manufacturer has taken care to make sure unsafe grains are
not included in the food item. Click on the following for more on the basics:
- Contact a Dietitian: You may want to contact our dietitian to help you get started. There is a small
consulting fee but you will find it worth it, just for peace of mind. Pat is not only a registered dietitian but
she is the mother of a celiac daughter herself, so she speaks from personal experience.
- To contact Pat <<< click here >>>
- Join a Local Support Group - if you live in the Charlotte, NC then come join us at our monthly luncheons.
We meet at local area restaurants that provide a gluten-free menu. For information on the next meeting
<<< click here >>>
No Local Group? If you don't live in the Charlotte, NC area then ask your doctor or local health food store
manager if they know of a local support group in the area. If you still cannot find a group, join a national
support group and Listserv to keep you informed and help you with your questions.
- National Support Groups - these are national organizations to help celiacs everywhere!
- Local Support Groups Everywhere - this is a listing of known support groups. Also, see links in the
upper right corner for branches of national support groups to find one in your area. - ICORS Listserv - a posting site where celiacs from around the world share information and ask each
other questions. I have been blessed tremendously by this group. There is no fee to join!
Finally, buy some cookbooks and have fun learning to cook and bake gluten-free, see: <<< resources >>>
| BE Enthusiastic... BE Positive... BE a "Can Do" Parent... BE a Coach and Mentor... ... and watch your child BEcome a Conquerer! |
The youth section of this web-site also provides parents of celiac children with additional resources, ideas,
links, etc. to help make life easier for everyone.
links, etc. to help make life easier for everyone.
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| R.O.C.K. Charlotte! Raising our Celiac Kids To Join: www.GlutenFreeKidsRock.blogspot.com |
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