A major international study involving members of Coeliac NZ has found that people with coeliac disease do not appear to be at increased risk of contracting COVID-19. The study findings have recently been published in the prestigious journal Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. More than 18,000 people from around the world completed the online survey between […]

The gluten-free diet is an effective coeliac disease treatment for most people, eliminating symptoms, and allowing the small bowel to heal. Nonetheless, navigating the day-to-day challenges of coeliac disease can be difficult. Having to closely read labels, avoid cross-contamination, and explaining your condition to others can make one’s diagnosis feel like a burden. The research […]

Caring for someone else’s child, especially when they need a gluten free diet, may require an attention to detail you are not familiar with. What is gluten and where is it found? Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, rye and oats. Someone with coeliac disease will get sick when they eat anything containing […]