When people tell me their story of diagnosis, I always think it's incredible. Sometimes the mystery seems to be more difficult and have fewer "clues" than others. As a result, the missed diagnosis or misdiagnosis takes a toll on our bodies. These stories of diagnosis run the gambit of drama and difficulty, but they are good to share so we can empathize and learn from as a celiac community.

When my husband and I chose to bring in a gluten-free exchange student, Ida, for this school year, we thought we were bringing in a good role model for my 9 year-old daughter with celiac disease. But so far we've learned much more about the differences in gluten-free culture between Norway and the United States! Ida found some big changes here that she would have to get used to.

Equality.  That’s all any parent wants for his or her child.  In this case I’m talking about food at school.  Are you completely frustrated that you can’t get a gluten-free lunch for your child at school?   According to a recent survey by the American Celiac Disease Alliance, many parents of celiac children may feel the same way.