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    Accredited Practising Dietitian and health expert with Coeliac Australia Penny Dellsperger answers all your questions about living gluten free
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      Gluren-Free Living Ask Penny: does my whole family need to go gluten free?

      DOES YOUR WHOLE FAMILY NEED TO GO GLUTEN FREE?

      How seriously do you need to take these disclaimers if you have coeliac disease or are sensitive to gluten?

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      Always check the packaging and leaflet of pharmaceuticals or medicines if you have coeliac disease or are on a gluten-free diet

      TAKING MEDICINES WHEN YOU’RE GLUTEN FREE

      Prescription and non-prescription medications need to declare when ingredients are derived from gluten – here’s how to check your meds.

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      Why are there wheat-derived ingredients in this gluten-free food product? Some ingredients are highly processed that they are safe.

      SPOTTING WHEAT-DERIVED INGREDIENTS

      It might be a surprise, but some ingredients are so highly processed they’re suitable for a gluten-free diet.

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      Does your child with coeliac disease need another biopsy? Not usually, unless there are ongoing symptoms.

      CHILDREN’S DIAGNOSIS: WHAT’S NEXT

      Kids often heal well after following a strict gluten-free diet, but if your child has ongoing symptoms, a repeat gastroscopy might be important.

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      What does ‘may contain gluten’ mean on a food label? It indicates the possibility of cross-contact with an allergen.

      WHAT DOES ‘MAY CONTAIN GLUTEN’ MEAN?

      Learn how to check the packaging for the essentials, including ‘no added gluten’ statements on your supplements.

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      Are your vitamin supplements safe to use if you’re on a gluten-free diet?

      ARE MY SUPPLEMENTS GLUTEN FREE?

      How seriously do you need to take these disclaimers if you have coeliac disease or are sensitive to gluten?

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