Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a new virus that can affect the lungs and airways, there is no research specifically looking at the risk to people with coeliac disease. There is currently no vaccination available for the COVID-19 coronavirus, however this is a timely reminder to discuss flu vaccinations with your GP. The 2020 influenza vaccine is […]

With kids officially back at school and the family getting into their term time routines it’s a good time to review how your child manages their gluten-free (GF) diet when away from the home - especially if they are newly diagnosed. Even if your child has been gluten-free for a while there’s always a chance […]

Auckland Area Coordinator Vincent Colombie would like others to appreciate the power of GF food and nutrition for fitness and mental well-being. I was diagnosed as a coeliac disease (CD) with dermatitis herpetiformis in 2012 following two years of misdiagnosis. Other than the skin rash, I had severe stomach-ache and anaemia. But from the moment...