Celiac 101
This protein in wheat, barley, and rye is the trigger
Gluten
This hormone moves sugar from the blood into the cells.
Insulin
One slice of bread
15 grams
What I do to make my devices more fun
Bedazzle them and wear jewelry
Gluten-free substitute for soy sauce
Tamari
Celiac damages the lining of this part of the body
Small intestine
This organ makes insulin
Pancreas
A medium apple
25 grams
The date I was diagnosed
October 28, 2025
The snack I always have on me
Welches
The only treatment for celiac is..
A strict, lifelong gluten-free diet
CGM stands for
Continuous glucose monitor
A medium banana
27 grams
The names of my two devices
Dexcom G7 and Tandem Mobi
Famous people with diabetes
Nick Jonas, Role Model, Sonia Sotomayor
When gluten-free food touches glute, it's called this.
Cross-Contamination
Medical term for low blood sugar.
Hypoglycemia
40 grams
The hospital where I get my care
Cedars-Sinai
Myth or truth: You can grow out of celiac
Myth!!! It is lifelong
Celiac is this type of disease, where the body attacks itself.
Autoimmune
A common fix for a low is about this many grams of fast carbs
15
One cup of cooked rice
Colonoscopy and Endoscopy
Name of the common blood test that shows average blood sugar over about 3 months
A1C