Once you secure an official diagnosis, there are programs put in place by the government to help relieve the financial strain of living with the disease, as gluten free options often come with a 200-400% markup.
For example, an average loaf of bread for most people would cost in the neighbourhood of $2-$3, her option is half the size, and up to $7.
Nixon says that it’s extremely difficult to get an official diagnosis,
There’s a large community of celiacs online that help Nixon find good options at the grocery store, and at restaurants. She is a Member of the Ontario Celiac Facebook page, and frequently uses an app called “Find Me Gluten Free” for eating out.
One of the things that have made the experience easier for her is that because the disease is passed down through families, she has experienced celiacs in her life that she can ask questions, and also offers that advice to those that are younger than her.
If you’d like to learn more about celiac’s disease, you can learn more from Celiac Canada at celiac.ca/
Written by: B. Shakyaver
