Who are GIG of Central Ohio?
The Gluten-Free Gang, is a support group in Central Ohio for those with celiac disease or gluten intolerance and their families and friends.
The Gluten-Free Gang:
| * | Shares information on current research |
| * | Shares information about the gluten-free diet |
| * | Participates in fund-raising events, which help raise awareness of celiac disease |
We are a chapter of the Gluten Intolerance Group of North America.
Did you know you are not alone?
In the United States:
| * | It’s estimated 1 out of every 133 people have celiac disease |
| * | Out of every 100 people, 97 remain undiagnosed |
| * | Over 3 million people have celiac disease |
| * | It takes an average of 8 to 11 years for a US celiac to be properly diagnosed |
| * | Up to 10% of people with celiac disease also have type 1 diabetes (another autoimmune disease) |
| * | Women have a celiac disease at a ratio of 3 to 1 when compared to men |
| * | There are over 250 possible symptoms related to gluten intolerance |
Source: GlutenFreeClub.com
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Meetings and Events
| 2013 Calendar |
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| Thursday, July 25 | Against the Grain Meeting 7pm – 9pm Fairfield Medical Center 401 N. Ewing St., Lancaster 2nd Floor meeting rooms near administration |
| Saturday, August 24 | The Walk |
| Tuesday, September 17 | Gluten Free Gang Meeting 7pm-9pm |
| Thursday, September 26 | Against the Grain Meeting 7pm – 9pm Fairfield Medical Center 401 N. Ewing St., Lancaster 2nd Floor meeting rooms near administration |
| Monday, October 7 | Back to Basics Class 6pm-9pm |
| Saturday, November 2 | Annual Conference Nationwide Children’s Hospital |
| Monday, November 11 | Back to Basics Class 6pm-9pm |
| Thursday, November 21 | Against the Grain Meeting 7pm – 9pm Fairfield Medical Center 401 N. Ewing St., Lancaster 2nd Floor meeting rooms near administration |
All Gluten Free Gang meetings are held at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Downtown Columbus Campus in the Education Building.
*There’s a lot to learn about the gluten-free lifestyle.
This primer is intended for the newly diagnosed or those
who want a refresher on the basics of the gluten-free diet.
