Essentials of Celiac Disease and the Gluten-Free Diet: Living Gluten Free with Celiac / Coeliac Disease & Gluten Sensitivity

The University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center's mission is to cure celiac disease. As we focus on research toward a cure, we also strive to raise awareness and diagnosis rates through education and advocacy. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder, which means the body "attacks itself", rather than attacking a foreign substance as in an allergy. The medical treatment for celiac disease consists of strict adherence to a gluten-free diet. With this guide you will learn the basics of celia