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Hi Everyone-

As most people can probably agree, this list serve has been such a lifesaver.
  I am writing this to let you all know of my determination to increase CD
awareness.  I was diagnosed with celiac disease a little over a year ago and
since then have tried to learn everything about CD.  I am also a registered
dietitian, which I thought would come in handy during my learning process.
As I went back to all my books from school I was very suprised to find very
little about the disease, so instead turned to the internet.  I know some of
you probably have had some bad experiences dealing with dietitians and
probably know more than they do.  Well, I am finally getting the opportunity
to tell dietitians about CD.  I am a member of the Chicago Dietetic
Association.  We have monthly meetings in which we have a different speaker
come and talk about a nutrition related topics.  Well, this coming year I
made it a point to get celiac disease on the list.  It worked, and Dr.
Guiliano for the University of Chicago Celiac Disease program is coming to
talk to DIETITIANS all about CD.  I am sooo excited and just had to let
everyone know about this.  If you live in Chicago or surrounding area and are
interested in attending send me a note and I will see what I can do.  Thanks
for all the wealth of info.

Vicki Gainsberg
Chicago