From Nightmares to Awareness: Isla's Mission to Help Others with Coeliac Disease

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A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 245

On today's episode we share the story of Isla's coeliac disease diagnosis told by her mother Isla and how they made the goal to run a marathon for coeliac disease awareness.

What we'll cover:
* Reflecting on Glenn and Harley's story a few weeks ago
* How I found the story of Isla and her mum, Kirsty
* Isla's coeliac disease symptoms
* The pizza that changed everything
* Trying to find the problem behind Isla's health issues
* Isla being dismissed by health professionals
* Isla's consistent sicknesses
* Daycare employee suggesting to keep a food journal for Isla
* Doctor testing for coeliac disease and confirming via repeated blood test
* Relief after Isla's coeliac disease diagnosis
* The worry and alertness still lingering
* The transition to gluten free life for Isla
* How Isla and Kirsty found the Edinburgh Marathon
* The support around Isla's fundraiser for Coeliac UK
* The amount of awareness needed around coeliac disease in the UK and throughout the world
* My closing thoughts

Links
Follow @coeliacmamma on Instagram
Read our blog post on Isla's fundraiser
Original article: Musselburgh girl 'smashes' junior marathon for Coeliac UK
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