just been diagnosed?

If you've recently been diagnosed with the coeliac condition, you're bound to have lots of questions buzzing through your mind!

Change of any sort can be daunting, but when it affects your whole diet, adapting to it can take a while, especially as many areas of your life will inevitably be affected.

At Juvela, we believe that it is important to provide the best information, products and support services for all of those who require a gluten-free diet. Here's a useful checklist of things you should do once you've been diagnosed:

See a dietitian

You should be referred to a dietitian following diagnosis. If not, then ask your GP to arrange this for you. Your dietitian will be able to provide you with information on what foods you can and cannot eat on your gluten-free diet, as well as what foods you can obtain on prescription. They will also provide you with lots of help and practical advice as you set about following a gluten-free diet.

Apply for a Juvela starter pack

We provide a comprehensive ‘starter pack’ which includes a selection of product samples from the range, as well as useful information and answers to many questions you may have at the early stages. Your dietitian will give you a Starter Pack request form from Juvela - simply complete your details and return it to us and we’ll send you your complimentary starter pack. Alternatively, give us a call on our Freephone Advice Line and our Customer Services Team will take your details and send a starter pack to you.

Join Coeliac UK

Coeliac UK is the national charity supporting people with coeliac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis. The charity provides support and information, including a free dietetic and food helpline, and support for members via its 90+ local voluntary groups. When you join, you will receive a New Members Pack, which Juvela are delighted to be a co-sponsor of. Click here to visit Coeliac UK's website.

Set up your gluten-free prescription

Once you've sampled the gluten-free foods in your Juvela starter pack, make an appointment with your GP to set up a repeat prescription type and quantity of gluten-free products that you would like to receive on a monthly basis from your pharmacist. Click here for more details about gluten-free prescriptions and to print off your personal Juvela prescription form.

Remember that the Juvela Team, with a huge amount of knowledge, a great tasting gluten-free food range, and a wide selection of delicious recipe ideas, are always happy to help you at any stage. Just call us on our freephone Juvela Advice Line or send us an email.