Gluten Free Winston-Salem

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Celiac Disease Clinical Trial

Do you or someone you know have Celiac Disease?

Follow a Gluten-free diet?
Still experiencing symptoms when exposed to gluten?
Interested in Celiac Research?

The purpose of the research study is to look at how effective and safe an investigational medication is when it is given to subjects who have Celiac Disease. The study will include people who have been diagnosed with Celiac Disease and have been on a gluten-free diet for 12 months or more before study entry.

You may qualify for the study if you:
• Are between the ages of 18 and 75 and have been diagnosed with Celiac Disease
• Have biopsy proven Celiac Disease and positive serology test results for 12 months or more before study entry
• Have been on a gluten-free diet for 12 months or more before study entry
• Are still experiencing symptoms when exposed to gluten
• Have positive serum anti-tTG (IgA or IgG) or DGP (IgA or IgG) antibodies at screening
• Are willing to maintain your current diet for the duration of the study
• Satisfy other inclusion criteria

For more information call 336.714.7672 or visit www.pmgofwinstonsalem.com

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Reminder: Next NCPTGIG meeting on Sept. 24

The NCPTGIG will meet on September 24, 2011 at the Wachovia Scouting Center (6600 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston Salem, 27106) from 11:00 AM to ~1:00 PM. Dr. Marcie Drury Brown, MD, a pediatric endocrinologist, will speak on celiac disease and related disorders. Kathleen Sigler, MS, RD, LDN, will present a 7 day lunch plan for students. There will also be activities for the children and a chance for them to talk individually with Kathleen Sigler. A gluten-free potluck will follow, so bring your favorite gluten-free fare (and 12 copies of your recipe, with a list of potential allergens). Door prizes, including a goodie basket from Anna Lilly, will be presented!

Schedule:
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM, presentation by Marcie Drury Brown, MD
11:00 AM - 11:45 PM, cooking (or board game) activity for the children (led by Debbie and Drew Fisher)
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM, 7 day lunch menu by Kathleen Sigler, MS, RD, LDN

Updates will be posted on the blog (http://www.yadkinvalleyglutenfree.org) and on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Yadkin-Valley-Gluten-Free/121404221277323).

Please RSVP at your earliest convenience: yadkinglutenfree@me.com or 336-618-1086
See you on the 24th!

Monday, August 1, 2011

NC Piedmont Triad GIG meeting and picnic this Saturday!

Reminder: NCPTGIG meeting and picnic

When: Saturday, August 6, 2011 from 11:00AM to ~1PM

Where: Wachovia Scouting Center (Old Hickory Council), 6600 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston Salem, 27106

More details and contact information at www.yadkinvalleyglutenfree.org

Schedule:
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Dr. Jillian Sarno Teta, N.D. will discuss Celiac Disease and Osteoporosis

12:00 PM to ~1:00 PM
Gluten-free picnic lunch

Friday, July 22, 2011

Celiac disease is associated with a fourfold increased risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma

Click here to read the summary.

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Characteristics of people prone to indigestion

Click here to read the article by Patricia Hill, Winston-Salem Digestive Health Examiner

See you on August 6!

Hi everone,
I've been busy trying to purchase a farm and have neglected my blogging and site updates for a week or so. Sorry about that. I'll try to catch up this weekend.
Don't forget about the upcoming NCPTGIG August 6th meeting and picnic. Dr. Jillian Teta will talk about celiac disease and osteoporosis. Check the Meetings/Support page at yadkinvalleyglutenfree.org for details.
Hope to see you there!

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Next NCPTGIG meeting August 6, 2011

The North Carolina Piedmont Triad Gluten Intolerance Group will meet on August 6, 2011 at the Wachovia Scouting Center (6600 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston Salem, 27106) from 11:00 AM to ~1:00 PM. Dr. Jillian Sarno Teta, ND will speak on celiac disease and osteoporosis. A gluten-free cookout will follow, so bring your favorite picnic fare (and 12 copies of your recipe, with a list of potential allergens). Hotdogs, burgers and buns will be provided. Check the blog for more details and to RSVP.
See you there!

Friday, July 1, 2011

Researchers and clinicians from across the world discussed the hot new topic of gluten sensitivity

View the summary here.

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

The impact of agriculture on the global diet: gluten intolerance and celiac disease

Click here for the summary and links to the article.

Study links celiac disease to an increased risk of cataracts

Researchers at the Karolinska University Hospital in Stockholm, Sweden have discovered that persons with celiac disease have a slightly higher risk of cataracts, compared to non-celiac controls. Co-existing autoimmune diseases, such as diabetes, or nutritional deficiencies may be associated with the increased risk. Click here to read more.

Friday, June 24, 2011

Consider celiac disease in autoimmune disorder patients

Link to full story here.

Should athletes without celiac disease go gluten free?

Link to full story here.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

1 of every 13 children in the US have food allergies

Read more on the YVGF blog and at ScienceDaily.

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Studies affirm role of food sensitivity in skin and GI disorders

See blog for link and story.

Grieving gluten?

Be sure to read "Grieving gluten: the five stages of loss of gluten, plus a new one". Great post on this important topic from the Gluten Free Easily blog. Very inspirational and beautifully written!

Monday, June 20, 2011

Untreated celiac disease results in early menopause

A new study by clinicians at the Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Federico II University of Naples, has characterized the influence of celiac disease (CD) and the gluten-free diet on the fertile life span and onset of menopause among a cohort of 103 women. Read the summary.

Friday, June 17, 2011

Gluten causes GI symptoms in non-celiac individuals

In a study by J.R. Biesiekierski et al. "Gluten Causes Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Subjects Without Celiac Disease: A Double-Blind Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial", investigators at the Monash University Department of Medicine and Gastroenterology have found evidence that gluten intolerance can cause gastrointestinal symptoms in non-celiac individuals. Read the summary.

Am J Gastroenterol. 2011 Mar;106(3):508-14; quiz 515. Epub 2011 Jan 11.

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Betty Crocker® Baker’s Challenge Gluten Free Recipe Contest

Calling all gluten-free bakers! Get an early taste of the holidays with the Betty Crocker^® Baker’s Challenge Gluten Free Recipe Contest!
We’re looking for the most creative and inspired gluten-free holiday recipe made with a Betty Crocker Gluten Free dessert mix or Bisquick^® Gluten Free baking mix. Share how you’ve made your classic favorites work for a gluten-free holiday celebration or created new traditions of your own! It’s your turn to shine!
Entry deadline is June 30, 2011, so grab your favorite mix and get creative! In September, ten finalists will be announced and the Gluten Freely community will vote to decide the $5,000 grand-prize winner.

Upcoming NCPTGIG Meetings for August and September

The next NCPTGIG meeting will be held on August 6, 2011 at the Wachovia Scouting Center (6600 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston Salem) from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The September meeting will be held on 9/24 at the same location and time. The programs for each will be announced later this week. See the Yadkin Valley Gluten Free local meetings page or Facebook for more details.

Monday, June 13, 2011

Yadkin Valley Gluten Free is now on Facebook

Click here to visit the new Yadkin Valley Gluten Free Facebook page.

Celiac Disease by the Numbers

1 out of every 133 Americans (about 3 million people) has CD.
97% of Americans estimated to have CD are not diagnosed.
CD has over 300 known symptoms although some people experience none.
Age of diagnosis is key: If you are diagnosed between age 2-4, your chance of getting an additional autoimmune disorder is 10.5%. Over the age of 20, that rockets up to 34%.
30% of the US population is estimated to have the genes necessary for CD.
2.5 babies are born every minute in the USA with the genetic makeup to have CD.
There are 15 states in the US with populations less than the total number of Celiacs in the US.
CD affects more people in the US than Crohn’s Disease, Cystic Fibrosis, Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease combined.
500,000 new Celiac diagnoses are expected to occur in the US by 2012 -- thanks to efforts to raise public awareness of the disease.
People with CD dine out 80% less than they used to before diagnosis and believe less than 10% of eating establishments have a 'very good' or 'good' understanding of GF diets.
It takes an average of 11 years for patients to be properly diagnosed with CD even though a simple blood test exists.
The average cost of misdiagnosis is $5,000 - $12,000 per person per year. Improving the time to diagnosis could save the health care system millions of dollars annually in unnecessary medical care.
A recent study by Packaged Facts projects that the sales of GF food will reach $2.63 Billion by 2012.
GF foods are, on average, 242% more expensive then their non-GF counterparts.
The smallest amount of gluten which has been shown by a biopsy to cause damage to a Celiac is 0.1 gram per day - or 1/48th of a slice of bread.
The Food Allergen Labeling & Consumer Protection Act became law in 2006 allowing for easier reading of food labels for those with CD. What took so long?
12% of people in the US who have Down Syndrome also have CD.
6% of people in the US who have Type 1 Diabetes also have CD.
Among people who have a first-degree relative diagnosed with celiac, as many as 1 in 22 people may have the disease.
There are currently 0 drugs available to treat CD.