Living

Having coeliac disease doesn't mean you can't live life to the full. In this area you'll find lots of information on how to live gluten-free - including buying food and travelling.

Coeliac UK's publications are designed to help you manage your gluten-free diet at different stages of your life.

If you have a medical diagnosis of coeliac disease, on joining Coeliac UK  you will receive the appropriate information in your Welcome Pack.

For more information on how coeliac disease is diagnosed, click here. 

Alternatively if you don't have a diagnosis,but want to subscribe to our services, read more about how to do this by clicking here. 

Coeliac UK publications:

• 'Getting started'
  
  There are two booklets in this series: 'Gluten-free living for children - A guide for parents and carers' and 'Gluten-free living for adults'.
   
  The booklets provide an introduction to coeliac disease - what foods to eat and what to avoid - information about shopping, cooking, eating out and getting gluten-free foods on prescription.
  
• 'Keeping healthy'
  
  This booklet is designed for both the newly diagnosed and those who have been living with coeliac disease for many years. It offers information on how to eat a balanced gluten-free diet, how to maintain a healthy weight, and tips on how to manage other medical conditions such as Type 2 diabetes, and raised cholesterol.
• 'Out and about'
  
  Designed for parents and carers of a child under 16 with coeliac disease, this booklet provides you with guidance on safe playtimes, school trips, packed lunches, keeping healthy and information to give your childcare provider.
• 'Me and my Tummy'
  
  This booklet is specifically aimed at those under 7 with coeliac disease. It contains an easy to read story with colourful illustrations to help your child understand why they are feeling poorly, and how eating gluten affects their gut.
• 'Moving on'
  
  This booklet offeres guidance to young adults from 16-21 years who may be managing their own gluten-free diet for the first time. It offers information about what to do when living on your own, health matters and shopping. An additional leaflet aimed at 12-16 year olds will be available soon.  

Additional information

We have a range of further leaflets which can be sent to Members free of charge:

• Dermatitis herpetiformis
• Osteoporosis
• Coeliac disease and diabetes
• Lactose intolerance and coeliac disease
• Tips for vegetarians 
• Pregnancy
• Weaning
• Going into hospital
• Going on holiday
  
• All our publications are produced with our medical advisers to ensure all the information is accurate and up-to-date.
  
  If you're a Member of Coeliac UK, you can download these publications in the Members area of the website, or you can call our helpline on 0870 4448804.