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<p>Celiac disease is a life long condition that needs to be carefully managed through maintaining a gluten-free diet. Learn more about what celiac disease is and how it can be managed. </p>

<div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading clickable"> <span class="pull-right panel-heading-collapsable-icon"> <i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h2 class="panel-title">What is celiac disease?</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>Celiac disease is a lifelong condition in which any contact with gluten triggers a reaction from the body’s immune system. Read about the symptoms, diagnosis and management of celiac disease.</p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/Article?contentid=816&language=English">Celiac disease</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/AKHAssets/Poster_celiac_symptoms_ENG.pdf">Symptoms of celiac disease</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/Style%20Library/akh/animation/Module%201%20-%20Celiac%20Disease%20%20-%20Storyline%20output/story.html">Module 1: Celiac disease</a></li></ol></div><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading clickable"> <span class="pull-right panel-heading-collapsable-icon"> <i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h2 class="panel-title">The gluten-free diet</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>The only treatment for celiac disease is a strict gluten-free diet. Find out which foods contain gluten and tips to help you maintain a gluten-free diet both at home and when you're out.</p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/Article?contentid=956&language=English">The gluten-free diet</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/Article?contentid=957&language=English">Tips to maintain the gluten-free diet</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=4189&language=English">Top 10 places gluten may hide</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/akhassets/PDF_gluten_free_diet_tables_EN.pdf">Gluten-free diet: Foods to allow, question and not allow</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/Style%20Library/akh/animation/Celiac%20Disease%20Module%202%20-%20Gluten-free%20diet%20-%20Storyline%20output/story.html">Module 2: The gluten-free diet</a></li></ol></div><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading clickable"> <span class="pull-right panel-heading-collapsable-icon"> <i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h2 class="panel-title">Celiac disease and diabetes</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>People with type 1 diabetes are at greater risk for celiac disease. Find out why this is and how you can manage both diabetes and celiac disease.</p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/Article?contentid=2527&language=English">Celiac disease and diabetes</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/Style%20Library/akh/animation/Diabetes%20-%20CD%20T1D%20Module%201%20-%20Celiac%20Disease%20-%20Storyline%20output/story.html">Module 1: Celiac disease and type 1 diabetes</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/Style%20Library/akh/animation/Diabetes%20-%20CD%20T1D%20Module%202%20-%20Gluten-free%20diet%20-%20Storyline%20output/story.html">Module 2: Celiac disease, type 1 diabetes and the gluten-free diet </a></li></ol></div><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading clickable"> <span class="pull-right panel-heading-collapsable-icon"> <i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h2 class="panel-title">Living with celiac disease</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>Learn about caring for yourself when you have celiac disease, managing relationships and how to advocate for yourself in various situations.</p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=4188&language=English">Celiac disease and your health-care team</a></li><li><div class="panel-heading clickable"> <span class="pull-right panel-heading-collapsable-icon"> <i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h3>Communicating about celiac disease</h3></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=4161&language=English">How to become a self-advocate and communicate about your health</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=4169&language=English">How to communicate about celiac disease when you eat out</a></li></ol></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=4197&language=English">Self-care tips for teens living with celiac disease</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=4187&language=English">What to do when you've been glutened</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=4192&language=English">Athletes with celiac disease: What you need to know</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=4180&language=English">Alcohol, cannabis and celiac disease</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=4191&language=English">Dating with celiac disease</a></li><li><div class="panel-heading clickable"> <span class="pull-right panel-heading-collapsable-icon"> <i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h3>Planning for post-secondary school</h3></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=4198&language=English">Considerations for choosing a post-secondary program</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=4181&language=English">Five things to do before starting a post-secondary program</a></li></ol></li></ol></div><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading clickable"> <span class="pull-right panel-heading-collapsable-icon"> <i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h2 class="panel-title">Mental health and well-being: General resources</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>Managing celiac disease can sometimes be stressful and overwhelming. Learn about how you can manage anxiety, stress and become more resilient while managing a chronic health condition. Also find nutrition and physical activity tips to improve your overall well-being.</p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=4154&language=English">Mindful eating with celiac disease</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/mentalhealth">Mental Health Learning Hub</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=3810&language=English">Anxiety</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=3777&language=English">Stress and health</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=3778&language=English">How to become more resilient</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=3774&language=English">Nutrition and mental health: Developing positive eating habits</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=3783&language=English">Physical activity and mental health</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=3779&language=English">Supporting your mental health and well being</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=3780&language=English">Adjusting to life with a chronic condition</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=274&language=English">Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID)</a></li></ol></div><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading clickable"> <span class="pull-right panel-heading-collapsable-icon"> <i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h2 class="panel-title">Mental health and wellbeing: Guided meditations</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>Watch or listen to these guided meditations when you feel overwhelmed or stressed, or to help you manage physical and emotional pain. Find a quiet, comfortable space and press play.</p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=3940&language=English">Mental health, wellbeing and celiac disease: Animated meditations</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=3941&language=English">Mindfulness meditations for celiac disease</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=3942&language=English">Coping with pain: Meditations for celiac disease</a></li></ol></div><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading clickable"> <span class="pull-right panel-heading-collapsable-icon"> <i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h2 class="panel-title">Online learning resources</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>This series of online learning modules take you through the symptoms and diagnosis of celiac disease, managing a gluten-free diet and how to manage celiac disease with type 1 diabetes.</p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=3912&language=English">Celiac disease eLearning modules</a></li><li><div class="panel-heading clickable"> <span class="pull-right panel-heading-collapsable-icon"> <i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h3>Celiac disease</h3></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/Style%20Library/akh/animation/Module%201%20-%20Celiac%20Disease%20%20-%20Storyline%20output/story.html">Module 1: Celiac disease</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/Style%20Library/akh/animation/Celiac%20Disease%20Module%202%20-%20Gluten-free%20diet%20-%20Storyline%20output/story.html">Module 2: The gluten-free diet</a></li></ol></li><li><div class="panel-heading clickable"> <span class="pull-right panel-heading-collapsable-icon"> <i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h3>Celiac disease and type 1 diabetes</h3></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/Style%20Library/akh/animation/Diabetes%20-%20CD%20T1D%20Module%201%20-%20Celiac%20Disease%20-%20Storyline%20output/story.html">Module 1: Celiac disease and type 1 diabetes</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/Style%20Library/akh/animation/Diabetes%20-%20CD%20T1D%20Module%202%20-%20Gluten-free%20diet%20-%20Storyline%20output/story.html">Module 2: Celiac disease, type 1 diabetes and the gluten-free diet </a></li></ol></li></ol></div><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading clickable"> <span class="pull-right panel-heading-collapsable-icon"> <i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h2 class="panel-title">Celiac disease resources and supports</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>There are many organizations and supports available to help you manage celiac disease. The following are just some of the many resources available to you.</p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="http://www.celiac.ca/"> Canadian Celiac Association</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="http://www.glutenfreecert.com/about-us/gluten-free-certification-program/"> Gluten-Free Certification Program</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://glutenfree247.ca/">Gluten free 247</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://cdhf.ca/digestive-disorders/celiac-disease/">Canadian Digestive Health Foundation - Celiac Disease</a></li></ol></div>

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