On Saturday, 19 July, Coeliac NZ held a local seminar for members in Wellington, with 28 attendees gathering to connect, learn, and share. Attendees heard from Dr Angharad Dunn, a member of our Medical Advisory Panel, who provided valuable insights into coeliac disease from a GP’s perspective. She revisited signs, symptoms, and diagnostic tests, highlighting […]

It has been common practice to assume that the patient’s lack of proper dental hygiene is the cause of dental decay. But an examination of the medical history may reveal an underlying systemic disorder, such as coeliac disease, that may have caused these health problems. Coeliac disease is generally associated with the digestive system and […]

The Weight of Being Misunderstood “Health” and “mental health” are often treated as separate, when they’re deeply connected—as anyone with coeliac disease knows. Living with a chronic illness in a world that often misunderstands and dismisses concerns can feel isolating. When someone feels seen, heard, and accepted, their illness doesn’t feel like such a heavy […]