The videos below feature our expert dietitians talking about some of the 'most asked questions' related to coeliac disease and the gluten free diet. Whether you are a healthcare professional managing your patients, or you are managing your own, or a family members diagnosis, Coeliac UK is here to help. If you have any questions please get in touch by calling our helpline (0333 332 2033), or by email for more support.

The following topics are discussed in the videos below:

• What is coeliac disease? What are the symptoms?
• What is the testing process for coeliac disease?
• Care after diagnosis: what to expect?
• What is cross-contamination, and why is it important to avoid on a gluten free diet?
• What happens if you accidently consume gluten? What does 'getting glutened' mean?
• What is the gluten free diet?
• The importance of calcium and iron as part of a gluten free diet.
• How to read food labels
• Eating out and cooking on a gluten free diet

What is coeliac disease?

Find out more about coeliac disease, what it is, the symptoms, and why you should get tested in the video below.  

Getting tested: What is the process?

Find out more about the testing process, what to expect, and why it matters.

Care after diagnosis

Find out what care you should expect after receiving your diagnosis for coeliac disease. 

What is cross-contamination?

Learn more about cross-contamination and some simple steps to avoid it, helping you dine-in or dine-out with confidence.

What happens if I accidently eat gluten?

In this video you can find out what happens if you accidentally consume gluten, and what ‘getting glutened’ means. 

The gluten free diet

The only treatment for coeliac disease is a strict gluten free diet. Find out more about the diet in this video.

The importance of calcium and iron as part of a gluten free diet

Learn more about how coeliac disease impacts the absorption of nutrients in the body, and how some people may need extra help to support their bodies as they adopt a gluten free diet.

Reading food labels

This video will help you get to grips with reading food labels so you can manage your gluten free diet with confidence. 

Cooking and eating out

This video will help support you with cooking gluten free at home, and also includes top tips for eating out.