How to manage celiac disease?

This guide is an informative booklet about celiac disease. The elements covered in this guide are: Definition and treatment of celiac disease; Definition source and role of gluten; Gluten-free diet: in this part the principle of the gluten-free diet which is based on the elimination of all foods containing one or other of the prohibited cereals lists of prohibited risky and authorized food products have been divided into several families or groups of foods: cereals & starchy foods fruits vegetables...; Medicines (hidden source of gluten): some medicines may contain gluten through their excipients. A non-exhaustive list of such drugs has been provided in this guide as well as some examples of excipients that may be problematic for a gluten intolerant person; Risk of cosmetic products; Labelling: relevant information has been provided on how to decipher the labelling of foodstuffs in order to identify the presence of gluten in the list of ingredients; Food supplements recommended for a gluten intolerant person. The guide concludes with general practical advice.