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by **Lisa D** » Wed Sep 21, 2011 8:47 pm

Hi everyone i got diagnosed with coeliac disease a week ago and to be honest im very confussed about the whole thing. I have two main questions i have to ask. 1 Am i ment to be taking any vitamins to help with this condition. 2 What alcohol drink is safe to drink as i am a diabetic too cider is a no no

I would be grateful of any advice on this you could give me thanks

by **ppstokes** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 3:47 pm

With both Coeliac Disease and Diabetes you would be well advised to follow the advice of a qualified registered dietician who is a member if INDI, the kind of dietician qualified to work in hospitals.

Both conditions can be very well handled nowadays, and things have moved on from the old days as far as controlling sugar etc is concerned. Again, the qualified dietician will work with your medical team.

Alcohol: Gluten free beer is fine. There are probably ten on the market at the moment. Vodka, whiskey and wine are gf. So there will be no problem pickling your liver if you wish!

CD and Diabetes go together very often, so you will find LOTS of people here able to help. Of course joining the Society and getting the handbook is more or less compulsory!

by **Lisa D** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 6:38 pm

Thank you very much I just didnt get a lot of information from the hospital and they have me refered to a dietian for March which in my books is a very long time to be waiting

by **Olddog** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 10:43 pm

Lisa D wrote:Thank you very much I just didnt get a lot of information from the hospital and they have me refered to a dietian for March which in my books is a very long time to be waiting

Crikey! thats about enough time for an ice age to come and go.

Could your GP do anything about speeding this up ?

Would you have access to a dietician on foot of your diabetes ?

by **ppstokes** » Fri Sep 23, 2011 9:59 am

MARCH???

Well I suppose that is for a dietician.

I hear that children awaiting biopsy can have to wait longer than that (missing out on growth, risking illness, harming their education etc).

Ireland, IMF/EU style.

by **Lisa D** » Tue Sep 27, 2011 3:05 pm

My dietian for my diabeties says i must get advice from someone who specialises in coeliac disease so ill be left waiting i got my pack from the coeliac society so finding that very helpful

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