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Join us in celebrating National Celiac Disease Awareness Day on Sept. 13 by learning more about this condition and spreading awareness. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder caused by gluten intolerance, which affects over 3 million people in the United States alone. While it was first described back in the first century AD, it wasn't until the 1950s that researchers began to understand its cause and effects. Today, there are many resources available to help those affected live a healthy life free from symptoms of celiac disease. So let's come together on this day to raise awareness and support for individuals living with celiac disease!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Celiac Disorder Described</div><div class='timeline-text'>Celiac disease was first mentioned in the scientific literature by a British doctor, Samuel Gee, during the late 1800s.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1950</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Gluten Identified as Trigger</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the early 1950s, researchers discovered that gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, was the cause of the symptoms of celiac disease.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1998</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Diagnostic Test Developed</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first reliable diagnostic test for celiac disease, an antibody blood test, was developed and widely adopted.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2004</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Celiac Disease Awareness Day Declared</div><div class='timeline-text'>U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution designating September 13 as National Celiac Disease Awareness Day, honoring the birthday of Samuel Gee, who first described the disease.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Gluten-Free Labeling Rule</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a rule defining the term "gluten-free" for voluntary use in food labeling, ensuring safer food options for people with celiac disease.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>Present</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Ongoing Research and Awareness</div><div class='timeline-text'>Ongoing research continues to advance understanding of celiac disease and potential treatments, while awareness days continue to bring attention to the autoimmune disorder.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Donate to a celiac disease cause</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Make a donation to a local organization or charity that is dedicated to finding a cure for celiac disease or raising awareness about the condition.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Educate yourself about celiac disease</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take the time to research and learn about the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and management of celiac disease. Understanding the condition will help you better support those around you.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Stock up on gluten-free goodies</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Head to your local grocery store and stock up on some gluten-free products. There are so many delicious and healthy options available now, so don’t feel limited by the gluten-free label.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a gluten-free potluck</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite friends over for a gluten-free potluck. Ask each person to bring their favorite gluten-free dish and enjoy a delicious meal with your friends while also raising awareness about celiac disease.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Spread awareness on social media</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Post about National Celiac Disease Awareness Day on your favorite social media platform. Share facts, stories, and resources to help spread awareness and understanding of the condition.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Raises awareness of celiac disease</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Celiac Disease Awareness Day helps to raise the visibility of this often overlooked condition, so more people can learn about the symptoms and get tested for it. By increasing awareness, we can ensure that those who need help can get the specialized care they require.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Supports research & treatments</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By bringing attention to celiac disease on a national level, National Celiac Disease Awareness Day provides much needed support and funding for research on new treatments and potential cures. It helps to bring the medical community together to work towards better understanding and managing this complex autoimmune disorder.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Aims to improve quality of life</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Living with celiac disease is not easy, but having access to resources and being empowered with knowledge can make it more manageable. National Celiac Disease Awareness Day works to increase acceptance in society too, so people living with celiac can live as normal a life as possible without fear of stigma or discrimination.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>About 1 in 100 people worldwide has Celiac Disease</h3><p class='facts-content'>Celiac disease is not a rare condition. It is estimated that it affects 1% of people worldwide, both children and adults, demonstrating the importance of spreading awareness.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>There is a genetic component to Celiac Disease</h3><p class='facts-content'>Celiac is a genetic disorder, which means it can run in families. If someone in your immediate family has celiac disease, your chance of having the disease increases to 1 in 10.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Roughly 2.5 million Americans remain undiagnosed</h3><p class='facts-content'>Approximately 2.5 million Americans have celiac disease but are unaware of it. These individuals are at risk for long-term health complications if they don't get a diagnosis and switch to a gluten-free diet.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>More than 300 symptoms are associated with Celiac Disease</h3><p class='facts-content'>The symptoms of celiac disease are quite varied and can affect almost any part of the body, making it often tricky to diagnose. Some people experience digestive symptoms while others may have anemia, fatigue, bone or joint pain, depression, or anxiety.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Celiac Disease can develop at any age</h3><p class='facts-content'>While some autoimmune diseases tend to develop during particular life stages, celiac disease can strike at any age, from infancy to old age. It can be triggered or become active after surgery, pregnancy, childbirth, viral infection, or severe emotional stress.</p></div></div>
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