Teen Advocates with Gluten Sensitivities
Our Mission: Gluten Sensitive Teens advocating for positive support and awareness for themselves and others.
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TAGS first social event was a success! We met at Acme Bowling Alley in Kelsey LeBard hosted this event and made GF brownies and snickerdoodles to share. Even though most of the kids weren’t the best bowlers they all had a great time!! JOIN US NEXT MONTH FOR ICE SKATING!!!
TAGS first Social Event
(Kelsey on the right)
Look at our bowling album to see more photos!
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Throughout the world, and in states and localities across the United States, May is recognized as Celiac Disease Awareness Month, events and activities are held to raise awareness about the world’s most common genetic disorder.
In the United States, it can take up to 7 years for an adult to be properly diagnosed. Why? The symptoms mirror many other conditions and physicians are not trained to look for the disease. Delays in diagnosis can place the individual at increased risk for chronic long-term health problems, including other autoimmune disorders.
Celiac Disease in Perspective
3 million - Estimated number of Americans with celiac disease (1 in 133).
500,000 - Number of Americans with either Crohn’s disease or Parkinson’s disease.
95% - Percentage of Americans which remain undiagnosed.
7 years - Average time for an individual in the U.S. to be diagnosed with celiac disease.
6 months - Average time it takes an individual in Italy to be diagnosed.
50% - Men diagnosed with celiac disease whose primary symptom was iron deficiency anemia.
$6.00 - The average cost of a loaf of gluten-free bread.
1 minute - The time it takes to ASK Congress to:
Increase funding for celiac research;
Increase funding for students with medically prescribed diets;
Require prescription drugs to be labeled for known food allergens; and
HELP INCREASE AWARENESS ABOUT CELIAC DISEASE.
Go to www.americanceliac.org/advocacy.htm
2009 American Celiac Disease Alliance