Celiac Awareness Night
My Father's Place
May 14

2507 Moody Rd, Warner Robins, GA

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xxxxx About Middle Georgia GIG

The Middle Georgia Gluten Intolerance Group® is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our Mission is to provide support to persons with gluten intolerances, including celiac disease, dermatitis herpetiformis and gluten sensitivities so they may live healthier lives.

Whether you have recently been diagnosed or have been living the gluten free lifestyle for many years, you are invited to attend our bi-monthly support group meetings. We gather at All Saints Episcopal Church, 1708 Watson Blvd, Warner Robins, 31093.

2011/2012 Calendar of Events

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May 2012	May 14, 2012 Celiac Awareness Night My Father's Place

CELIAC DISEASE

Celiac disease (CD) is also referred to as gluten sensitive enteropathy (GSE), gluten intolerance, or celiac sprue. It is considered to be the most under-diagnosed common disease today, potentially affecting 1 in every 133 people in the USA. It is a chronic, inherited disease, and if untreated can lead to malnutrition, resulting in numerous secondary disorders. Gluten intolerance is the result of an immune-mediated response to the ingestion of gluten (from wheat, rye and barley) that damages the small intestine. Nutrients then quickly pass through the small intestine, rather than being absorbed.

MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission is to increase awareness by providing current, accurate, information, and education, as well as support to persons with gluten intolerance diseases, such as celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis, their families, health care professionals and the general public in the Middle Georgia area.