Listening to Families Videos

Professor Andrew Day Paediatric Gastroenterologist explains why some people get coeliac disease while others don’t and why people with coeliac disease respond differently.

Professor Andrew Day Paediatric Gastroenterologist talks about the levels of gluten that can be in food labelled gluten free in NZ (3 parts per million) and notes that this level can vary in other countries.

Professor Andrew Day Paediatric Gastroenterologist explains the history of coeliac disease and talks about the endoscopic techniques used to diagnose coeliac disease.

Professor Andrew Day Paediatric Gastroenterologist explains that the only way to currently manage coeliac disease is to have a gluten free diet.

Professor Andrew Day Paediatric Gastroenterologist notes that 90% of children will have a full recovery after 12mths on a gluten free diet while only 40% of adults will achieve this outcome.

Professor Andrew Day Paediatric Gastroenterologist talks about the importance of reading labels on food and what to look for in the label.

Professor Andrew Day Paediatric Gastroenterologist talks about blood tests and explains the different options available for diagnosing coeliac disease including endoscopy and a no biopsy approach that has recently been developed.

Tom talks about his experience with coeliac disease and how this has impacted on his life. Katie talks about how she supported Tom when he was going out – birthday parties etc

Katie talks about the importance of telling people that she and Tom have coeliac disease and that for them gluten free is not a dietary choice.

Katie, Tom and Andrew share their key messages about coeliac disease

Katie and Andrew talk about the value that Coeliac NZ provides – support, education, resources, information and advocacy