I have been providing dietary education for people with Coeliac Disease in both adults and adolescents for over 11 years working closely with Gastroenterologists and GPs to ensure the best clinical care is provided. 

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After being diagnosed with Coeliac Disease being educated on how to follow a gluten free diet is essential. Following a gluten free diet will help reverse the intestinal damage from consuming gluten and improve your gut symptoms.

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In the first year of diagnosis you may require more regular input and support. I can contact your GP and arrange for more regular blood tests to monitor the condition and how well you are adhering to the gluten free diet. Once you are confident that you are managing well on a gluten free diet it is recommended in national clinical guidelines that you have an annual review.  If you require more regular follow up this can be arranged on an individual basis

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I can provide you with support on how to follow a nutritionally balanced gluten-free diet whilst minimising the risk of nutritional deficiencies which can lead to conditions such as osteoporosis and iron deficiency anaemia.  

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Topics that will be covered in your appointment

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Newly diagnosed coeliac disease

• What is Coeliac disease? (symptoms, diagnosis, dietary rationale)

• Information on which types of food contain gluten and suitable alternatives

• Explanation of food labelling

• Information sources about gluten free diets, recipe ideas and cookbooks

• Avoiding cross contamination in the home

• Gluten free foods on prescription

• Minimise the risk of accidental gluten intake when eating out and on holidays

• Important nutrients for people on a gluten free diet

• Identify and treat possible nutritional deficiencies

• Assess need for specific blood tests (can be requested via GP as needed)

 

Annual review

• Review symptoms

• Review nutritional status (including dietary calcium and iron intakes or supplements)

• Assess adherence to the gluten free diet

• Assess the need for reviewing specific blood tests (can request via GP)