Coeliac disease

In this episode Suzanne Aitken discusses gluten-free diets in patients living with Coeliac disease.

Topics

Intro
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What exactly is coeliac disease?
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Common symptoms experienced
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Ethnic breakdown of those with coeliac disease in NZ
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Immediate dietary changes
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Advice to someone newly diagnosed with coeliac disease
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common challenges maintaining a gluten-free diet
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Getting enough nutrients
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Avoiding cross-contamination with gluten
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Apps and resources
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Accidental gluten consumption, managing symptoms
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Potential long-term health consequences
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Advice for those considering a GF diet
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Take-home messages
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Take home messages

Keep eating gluten until fully diagnosed
Get support and advice from a trusted source
Get rid of all the obvious gluten from the house
Find gluten free alternatives
Have fun creating a new diet from the abundance of gluten-free foods

Presenter

Suzanne Aitken

NZ Registered Dietitian

Coeliac New Zealand

Suzanne is a NZ Registered Dietitian with over 16 years’ experience. She has an extensive experience in primary healthcare working alongside GP teams to support vulnerable populations. She has a management background with a passion for providing exceptional clinical care, improving health inequities, and increasing access to services. Since joining Coeliac NZ as the Dietary Education Manager in 2023, Suzanne has been working with organisations and industry around safe gluten-free food provision in the community for people with coeliac disease. She has initiated and developed training for both health professionals and consumers around the nutritional management of coeliac disease.