How to Use celiac in a Sentence

celiac

1 of 2 adjective
  • For years, this meant my celiac family was left out of the sweets table at events.
    — Katie Akin, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026
  • Both celiac and thyroid tests came back negative.
    — Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
  • For those who suffer from celiac disease, this is a huge win, because there are now so many options to choose from.
    — Jae Berman, The Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2017
  • With any of these dishes, diners can substitute celiac-safe gluten-free pasta made in house.
    — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 7 June 2022
  • The mixed emotions around being celiac can hit often, especially at meal times.
    — Tanyel Mustafa, refinery29.com, 9 Jan. 2024
  • But what if this newfound awareness triggers concern that your child may be suffering from celiac disease?
    — Hannah Drown, cleveland.com, 29 Aug. 2017
  • In turn, these helper cells trigger an overactive immune response that’s felt as the common celiac symptoms.
    — Michael Irving, New Atlas, 12 Aug. 2024
  • In response to a strict gluten-free diet, celiac disease symptoms are more likely to go away in children than in adults, researchers say.
    — Fox News, 29 May 2017
  • People with celiac disease must avoid gluten, and those with non-celiac gluten sensitivity may limit or avoid it.
    — Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Every meal is hearty and gluten-free, making this a perfect choice for families with celiac sensitivities.
    — Mike Richard, Men's Health, 29 Apr. 2022
  • Gluten-free or celiac customers can inform the staff of their restrictions and have the meal made without ingredients containing gluten.
    — Dallas News, 6 July 2020
  • While the main menu is meat-forward, the restaurant also offers vegetarian, pescatarian, and celiac menus.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2023
  • People with celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder where gluten can lead to damage in the small intestine, avoid foods with the protein found in grains like wheat, rye and barley.
    — Sarah Pulliam Bailey, Washington Post, 11 July 2017
  • The experiment was one of the strongest pieces of evidence to date that non-celiac gluten sensitivity is a genuine condition.
    — Elsbeth Sites, Discover Magazine, 3 June 2014
  • Meanwhile, people with celiac disease or a non-celiac gluten sensitivity should avoid herbal coffees that contain barley, which has gluten, Volpe says.
    — Karen Asp, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2023
  • More manufacturers have started producing gluten-free oats, but there’s a lot of discussion within the celiac community about just how safe each of the two methods are.
    — Sara Chodosh, Popular Science, 10 May 2023
  • That said, non-celiac gluten sensitivity is still a pretty misunderstood condition.
    — Christine Byrne, SELF, 22 Sep. 2017
  • The directive is of particular importance to Catholics with celiac disease, who may become severely ill after eating even small amounts of gluten.
    — Brigit Katz, Smithsonian, 12 July 2017
  • Depositphotos View 1 Images Scientists have made a breakthrough that could lead to new treatment options for celiac patients.
    — Michael Irving, New Atlas, 12 Aug. 2024
  • More than a third of children and nearly three quarters of adults had other medical conditions, but these were not associated with the likelihood of improvements in celiac disease symptoms.
    — Fox News, 29 May 2017
  • Pushkin’s also offers the relief that really counts, to people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity who want high-quality dishes without having to cherry-pick through a menu or ask the server a million questions.
    — Carla Meyer, sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2017
  • An enzyme tablet could provide celiac disease patients an extra margin of security against unwittingly taking gluten, according to researchers who presented results of a study Sunday.
    — Bradley J. Fikes, sandiegouniontribune.com, 7 May 2017
  • Recently, another potential form of intolerance called non-celiac gluten sensitivity has garnered attention.
    — Elsbeth Sites, Discover Magazine, 3 June 2014
  • Typically, celiac causes gastrointestinal symptoms such as constipation, diarrhea and bloating.
    — Amanda Keener, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2020

celiac

2 of 2 noun
  • The oats in this product are not certified gluten-free and might not be suitable for people with celiac.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026
  • But neither Wiley, her husband, or Steve had celiac in their families.
    — Sarah Treleaven, ELLE, 27 July 2022
  • Her two daughters, Emily and Kate, were diagnosed with celiac as adolescents.
    — Matti Gellman, Kansas City Star, 19 Jan. 2024
  • Read on to discover 15 gluten-free gifts perfect for your friend with celiac, your cousin with a gluten intolerance, and everyone in between.
    — Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 29 Nov. 2023
  • Some people noticing benefits of going gluten-free could have undiagnosed celiac, given the overlap in symptoms.
    — Erica Sloan, SELF, 25 Apr. 2025
  • The paper’s senior author, gastroenterologist Arnold Han, has studied celiac for over a decade.
    — Isabella Cueto, STAT, 14 July 2023
  • In addition to being sugar-free, G Hughes’ products are also gluten-free — a good choice for diabetics or those with celiac.
    — Erin Booke, Dallas News, 7 Sep. 2023
  • Most people are able to manage celiac by avoiding gluten, which is found in wheat, barley and rye, but also in myriad other products, including some medications, deli meats and ice cream.
    — Isabella Cueto, STAT, 18 Aug. 2023
  • Because both my kids were diagnosed with celiac in childhood, my wife and I got used to eating GF, and, trust me, few restaurants do it as much and as well as Olivia’s.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 27 Apr. 2021
  • As an autoimmune condition of the small intestine, celiac can cause an array of symptoms, from poor absorption of nutrients to chronic diarrhea and fatigue, brain fog, osteoporosis, and more.
    — Isabella Cueto, STAT, 14 July 2023
  • His physician ran several tests that didn't reveal anything, so Sasse's doctor referred him to a gastroenterologist, believing the cause could be undiagnosed celiac or lactose intolerance.
    — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
  • This category includes vegans and vegetarians, people taking specific medications that interfere with B12 absorption such as metformin or proton pump inhibitors, and those who have gastrointestinal disorders like Crohn’s, celiac, or atrophic gastritis.
    — Perri Ormont Blumberg, Time, 13 Aug. 2025

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