Click on the following links to view the articles. Feel free to save or print the articles.
Getting Started
Celiac Disease: What do I need to know? A brief overview of symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis…
Gluten Sensitivity: Gluten Intolerance vs. Celiac Disease— symptoms, diagnosis and treatment…
Dermatitis Herpetaformis: The chronic skin disease associated with gluten intolerance. Symptoms, diagnosis, treatment…
One Step At A Time: Now that I have been diagnosed, what do I do? How do I start changing my diet?...
About GIG - The Gluten Intolerance Group of North America
Gluten Free Diet, Recipes and Nutritional Awareness
The Quick Start Diet Guide: Quick and simple overview of food awareness of the gluten-free diet…
GF Diet and Drug Instructions: A comprehensive guide to the diet and drugs for those following a gluten-free lifestyle…
Easy to Find and Fix Foods: 50+ common gluten-free pantry staples and 50 quick snack/meal ideas…
Adding Fiber To Your Gluten Free Diet: Provides list of gluten-free fiber sources and tips for adding them to your diet…
Gluten Free Kitchens: What are the risks of cross-contamination and how can I reduce that risk?...
Gluten Free Children
Students with Celiac Disease: Navigating the school setting. Are there any school programs?...
Understanding Your Student: Information for teachers and school officials, providing signs, classroom pitfalls, etc…
Medical Awareness
Hospital Stays Made Safe: A quick explanation of the needs of a GF patient, specific to the type of caregiver – nurse, dietitian, etc…
Gluten Free Drugs for Celiac Disease Patients: An overview of celiac disease and medications…
(This material has been provided with special permission from The Medical Letter, Inc.)
Associated Autoimmune Diseases: An overview of the most common autoimmune diseases with ties to CD…
Diabetes and Celiac Disease: What is the link between Diabetes and CD?...
Celiac, Diabetes and Me: 37-page booklet introducing people to living with both diseases…
Celiac Disease and Anemia: What are the different types of Anemia and what is the link with CD?...
Celiac Disease and Thryoid Conditions: What are different types of thyroid conditions and what is the link with CD?...
Eating Out
Restaurant Dining Information: 7 tips for remaining gluten-free while dining out…
Gluten Free Restaurant Awareness Program: What is this program and how does it work?
Gluten Free on the Go: A Comprehensive Database of Restaurants and Hotels that serve gluten free food
GIG of Greater Chicago
support@glutenfreechicago.com or