faces of celiac disease
Real people with a real disease.
3 million Americans and millions more around the world suffer from celiac disease (a staggering 83% of them undiagnosed). This is a real disease affecting real people. Women and men. Young and old. All eating gluten-free to survive and to thrive. What better way to raise awareness than to show the actual faces behind the disease; to build a wall with our pictures and our stories. To learn a bit more about each person below and what celiac disease means to them, mouse over their picture (or tap the pic if you’re on mobile).
Please do your share in raising awareness by adding YOUR FACE and YOUR STORY. Just fill out this form.
[Currently on the Wall: 1,708. Keep ’em coming.]
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Kaci
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2012. Celiac disease won't stop me!
Kaila
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2014. Celiac disease Is life changing. 18 months later and I am still realizing it is forever.
Kait
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2016. Celiac disease Took almost everything from me. Now I am taking it all back!
Kaitlan
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2006. Celiac disease changed my entire life, for the positive, I feel amazing now.
Kaitlin
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2012. Celiac disease Is so frustrating until you learn to deal with it.
Kaitlin
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2015. Celiac disease is brand new to me.
Kaitlin
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2014. Celiac disease is a continuous reminder of how strong I am.
Kaitlyn
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2017. Celiac disease is a part of my adventure called life.
Kaity
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2012. Celiac disease has made picking my college major easy....medical field here I come!
Kaleigh
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2013. Celiac disease is my way of life.
Kara
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2013. Celiac disease Is scary, painful, overwhelming...but something you can live with.
Karen
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2005. I am thriving despite my celiac disease!
Karen
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2011. Celiac disease is a huge challenge, but I am stronger!
Karen
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2004. Celiac disease is totally manageable and has changed my eating habits for the better!
Karen
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2013. Celiac disease not only affects me, but my whole family in one way or another.
Karen
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2005. Celiac disease is always an adventure.
Karen
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2013. Celiac disease is me, but it is not ME! Living GF Strong & Happy.
Karen
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2017. Celiac disease: Life has changed, I hope I will feel better one day soon.
Karen
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2019. Celiac disease is the silent enemy who is the great sabotager in my life.
Kari
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2012. Celiac disease is not a fad! It's a life changer, though not in all the ways you may think.
Karolina
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 1989. Celiac disease is my life & I love it.
Karuna
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2013. Celiac disease is almost unheard of in India.
Kasey
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2013. Celiac disease is very hard but I really like finding new gluten free foods.
V.M.
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2015. Celiac disease has been a blessing; teaching me mindfulness, gratitude and love.
Kasna
My name is Kasnya, Brent, Alexandra and Austin Berry. I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2005. Celiac disease Celiac Disease is a menace.
Kassi
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2015. Celiac disease hasn't stopped me from enjoying food, it's given me a chance to eat better!
Kassie
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2013. Celiac disease has taught me to listen to my body.
Kat
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2013. Celiac disease is something I will have forever & my treatment is not some fad diet!
Kat
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2015. Celiac disease Is the best way to find new amazing food and restaurants all over the world.
Kate
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2005. Celiac disease diagnosis both saved and changed my life.
Kate
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2013. Celiac disease was a big surprise at age 70!
Kate
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2007. Celiac disease has taught me who my true friends are.
Kate
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2014. Celiac disease has taught me to eat more food that is fresh, homemade and better for me.
Kate
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2011. Celiac disease is not a lot of fun for me, but my friend Tucker has it, too.
Kate
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2013. Celiac disease was a big surprise at age 70! My daughter tested positive too.
Kate
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2006. Celiac disease Is something we live with together; we manage because we have each other.
Kate
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2007. Celiac disease has made me smarter, stronger, more kind and determined to thrive.
Kate
was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2017. Celiac disease has Entered my life but I've got this!
Kate
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 1996. Celiac disease never holds me back from living my life to the fullest.
Kate
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2016. Celiac disease does not define me.
Kate
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2009. Celiac disease frustrates us, challenges us, teaches us, unites us.
Katelyn
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2012. Celiac disease doesn't define who I am.
Katelyn
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2012. Celiac disease will not slow me down.
Kather
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2009. Celiac disease Does not have me. I have Celiac disease.
Katherine
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2004. Celiac disease taught me it’s okay to say no to people to protect my health.
Kathleen
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2013. Celiac disease and it's diagnosis has improved my quality of life exponentially!!
Kathleen
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2008. Celiac disease inspired me to go to medical school and become a family doctor.
Kathleen
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 1983. Celiac disease doesn't define me.
Kathleen
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2010. Celiac disease Rocked my world, turned it upside down, inside out but i survived.
Kathleen
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2005. Celiac disease ...makes me envy people who can eat whatever they want at family parties.
Kathleen
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2007. Celiac disease was my 50th bday gift. It will dictate every bite of food I take forever.
Kathy
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 1994. Celiac disease is not a choice for me... I must eat gluten free foods or endure sickness.
Kathy
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2014. Celiac disease changes your entire life not just what you eat. It is real!
Kathy
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 1990. Celiac disease is a daily challenge. I'm thankful for increased awareness.
Kathy
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 1990. Celiac disease is still challenging after all these years. Feeling better is the reward!
Kathy
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2013. Celiac disease Is not what I would have chose for my life but, it's manageable.
Katie
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2015. Celiac disease can be a beginning, not an ending.
Katie
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2010. Celiac disease made me stronger!
Katie
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2013. Celiac disease Is hard to go through, but it's my life so I will embrace it!.
Katie
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2014. Celiac disease will not control my life!
Katie
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2012. Celiac disease has changed my life - all in all, I'd say for the better!
Kaite
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2013. Celiac disease caused a lot of problems. I was happy to be diagnosed so I could fix them!
Katie
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2021. Celiac disease has taught me how to advocate for myself. My voice is strong!
Katlynn
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2012. Celiac disease messed with the wrong chick.
Katrina
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2011. Celiac disease is highly under diagnosed.
Katrina
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2008. Celiac disease is a bumpy ride and an epic journey!
Kaya
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2012. Celiac disease forced me to eat fabulous food and THRIVE.
Kaya
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2012. Celiac disease means we barbecue every night. I can't stand grains - ew!
Kayla
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2011. Celiac disease saved my life.
Kayla
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2014. Celiac disease changed my life. My diagnosis saved me. I am healthier than ever.
Kaylee
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2012. Celiac disease is a pain, but I am thankful for my diagnosis.
KC
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2009. Celiac disease started my path to health - so I can help others.
KE
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2013. Celiac disease, at first was hard, but now its the norm for me.
Keira
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2018. Celiac disease makes me sad and makes me feel left out sometimes.
Kellie & Kayla
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2012. Celiac disease Is very painful and hard to manage, but I'm getting healthier every day.
Kelly
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2005. Celiac disease is hard to cope with at times because it's hard being "different".
Kelly
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2012. Celiac disease is an everyday struggle.
Kelly
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2015. Celiac disease is very overwhelming for me!
Kelly
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2008. Celiac disease is just one part of who I am. It doesn't define me.
Kelly
was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2012. Celiac disease is manageable with constant vigilance.
Kelly
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2010. Celiac disease is genetic - we all have it. Wish others understood it isn't a choice or a fad.
Kelly
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2011. Celiac disease is only part of my disease. My primary disorder is DH.
Kelly
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2011. Celiac disease is just a part of me, it's not who I am.
Kelly
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2014. Celiac disease makes parts of life that used to be enjoyable, miserable.
Kelly
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2010. Celiac disease Doesn't define me.
Kelly
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2005. Celiac disease changed the direction of my life. I now own a dedicated gf bakery in STL,MO.
Kelly
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2007. Celiac disease doesn’t define who I am or how I live.
Kelly
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2012. Celiac disease means I am disappointed often. Please enjoy your "real" cupcake silently.
Kelsey
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2015. Celiac disease controlled my life and I didn't even know it.
Kelsey
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2012. Being celiac reminds me that I have the power to control so much, but not everything.
Kelsey
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2020. Celiac disease Strangely enough, helped me get my health and life back on track.
Kelsy
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2016. Celiac disease has drastically changed and shaped who I am today.
Ken
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2013. Celiac disease doesn't own me. Adjust. Adapt. Move on.
Ken
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 1996. Celiac disease changed my life drastically 19 years ago. Glad we have options now.
Ken
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2013. Celiac disease kicked my butt, now it's my turn!!!
Kendra
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2009. Celiac disease does not make me a bad dinner guest.
Kenna
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2019. Celiac disease is worse than having Type1 Diabetes!
Kennedy
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2016. Celiac disease will not define me.
Kerri
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2005. Celiac disease does not rule my life.
Kerri/Kaelyn
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2011. Celiac disease is a little easier for each of us because we both know how hard it can be.
Kerri
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2009. Celiac disease isn't always convenient, but since diagnosed I've felt a lot healthier.
Kerry
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2013. Celiac disease $%$&*!
Kevin
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 1999. Celiac disease has defined me as a person.
Kevin
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2005. Celiac disease is tough but it only makes you stronger.
Kianna
was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2012. Celiac disease is not who i am, it does not define me. i am still ME!
Kierstynn
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2015. Celiac disease is very hard for me but my tummy feels better!
Kim
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2014. Celiac disease is so much more than people think.
Kim
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 1993. Celiac disease ...was unheard of in 1993. Now it's almost a dirty word.
Kim
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 1979. Celiac disease is my reality.
Kim
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2015. Celiac disease Is just one of my many battles I'm facing ... but I will be victorious!
Kim
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2014. Celiac disease has taught me to listen to my body, eat clean and take care of myself.
Kim
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2010. Celiac disease is not my favorite, but feeling good is.
Kim
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2016. Celiac disease is something I'm still learning to live with, and how deeply it affects me.
Kimber
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2015. Celiac disease has been at the root of all my illnesses for years. I can now get healthy!
Kimber
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2006. Celiac disease Has made me appreciate my body, my health and my diligence.
Kimberly
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2012. Celiac disease has robbed me of basic pleasures in life.
Kimberly
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2008. Celiac disease Is part of my identity now. So challenging but I love life!
Kimberly
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2013. Celiac disease Is frustrating. Constant struggle to feel good! Eating out is impossible.
Kimberly
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 1995. Celiac disease doesn't stop me from enjoying life.
Kimberly
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2009. Celiac disease diagnosis saved my life!
Kimberly
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2009. Celiac disease has changed my life and the life of my 3 gluten intolerant children.
Kimberly
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2015. Celiac disease Had taught me I AM human eat more veggies!
Kirsten
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2014. Celiac disease has been a challenge, but I will not let it take away my positivity!
Kirsty
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 1996. Celiac disease has infiltrated so many lives, one day I hope we can find a cure.
Kloe
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2013. Celiac disease does not define me.
Kori
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2015. Celiac disease Something I had for years and NEVER knew. My gut thanks me now. :).
Koryne
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2000. Celiac disease is a struggle.
Kourtney
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2008. Celiac disease is life altering, game changing, rollers coaster lows and highs.
Krissi
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2017. Celiac disease has completely changed my life. I still struggle daily.
Krista
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2008. Celiac disease is a life changing, amazing, and sometimes frustrating journey.
Krista
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2014. Celiac disease is more than a fad and gluten-free is just the beginning of all it entails.
Krista
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2008. Celiac disease Is a fight for three sisters! Doing it together.
Kristen
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2012. Celiac disease forces my sons and I to live a healthy, beautiful life!
Kristi
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2011. Celiac disease Will never define me. It will not become my label.
Kristie
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2020. Celiac disease will not define the happy life I live.
Kristin
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2015. Celiac disease is changing my life...for the better!
Kristin
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 1994. Celiac disease makes it difficult to go anywhere on a whim.
Kristin
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2006. Celiac disease changed my life.
Kristin
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 1994. Celiac disease has impacted every facet of my life from my well being to my pocket book
Kristina
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2011. Celiac disease will not get me! Thankful to finally have answers after so long.
Kristina
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2013. Celiac disease made me realize that my normal stomach pain was not normal.
Kristina
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2013. Celiac disease is a bitch...but I am a bigger one so I kick her ass on the daily.
Kristina
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2013. Just landed my 3rd autoimmune disease. But I am still kicking ass and taking names.
Kristine
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2014. Celiac disease Is a life changing auto-immune disease that requires diligent adherence.
Krys
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2012. Celiac disease has made me re-think every food I put into my body.
Krystie
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2020. Celiac disease has been in my life unknowingly for 20 years. Each day now gets easier.
Kyla
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2017. Celiac disease is a jerk.
Kylee
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2011. Celiac disease does not control or define me. Celiac disease makes me stronger.
Kym
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2004. Celiac disease has changed my health in unimaginable ways & my family's lifestyle.
Kyna
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2011. Celiac disease is a part of who I am but will never define me.
Kyprian
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2011. Celiac disease took away a lot of my favorite foods, but some GF foods are even better!
Who I am. And who I'm not.
I AM someone who's been gluten-free since 2007 due to a diagnosis of severe celiac disease. I'm someone who can steer you in the right direction when it comes to going gluten-free. And I'm someone who will always give you the naked truth about going gluten free.
I AM NOT someone who embraces this gluten-free craziness. I didn’t find freedom, a better life or any of that other crap when I got diagnosed. With all due respect to Hunter S. Thompson, I found fear and loathing of an unknown world. But if I can share my wisdom, tell my stories and make the transition easier on you, I’ve done my job.
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